Links
Relevant Articles
- News on the Block - online news site catering to property managers and residents' associations with many relevant articles
- What to do when enfranchisement is not taking off?
Legal Websites
- www.lease-advice.org– this site is provided by LEAS the official government sponsored advisory agency on leasehold reform and provides much useful information.
- www.lawsociety.org.uk – the Law Society is the representative body of Solicitors in England and Wales and the site provides information about the legal profession and legal practice.
- www.arma.org.uk – the official site of the Association of Residential Managing Agents provides some guidelines on the subject of hiring a managing agent.
- www.sra.org.uk – the SRA is the body which regulates solicitors practising in England and Wales.
Useful Links
- SDLT calculator - can assist in estimating the tax payable on a property purchase
- Land Registry fees calculator - property sales and purchases will generally be under: 'transfer of whole for value' – this applies to freehold and leasehold transactions
- County Court fees information
Significant Cases
- Queensbridge Investment Ltd v 61 Queens Gate Freehold Ltd (acted for Nominee Purchaser)
Case Details
Decision Summary - Lombard Asset Management (Bahamas) Limited v Parry– Brentford County Court – HH Judge Powles QC 23 January 2014 (unreported); see Hague 2-05 supplement to 6th Edition. (Acted for the Defendant Landlord in a case concerning the definition of what constitutes a house).