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Here at PGM we have an expert conveyancing team so you can rest assured that your transaction will be in safe hands. We understand that what you want is simply to be in your new home, and it is our job to make that happen as swiftly and as smoothly as possible.
During these difficult times, many parents will be worried about the impact that the Coronavirus is having on existing child arrangement orders and future hearings.
Building land is at a premium. Developers are, therefore, turning to sites which have been previously used for other purposes. Some of these have a legacy infestation of the dreaded Japanese Knotweed.
From April 1 the Welsh Assembly Government introduced its own Land Transaction Tax (LTT) replacing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This means that England, Scotland and Wales each have their own separate regime for taxing the acquisition of land.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has abolished stamp duty for first-time buyers on properties worth up to £300,000 and on the first £300,000 on properties worth up to £500,000 in higher-value areas, such as London.
Recent reports have shown that first-time buyers now require an average of £33,000 for a deposit on a house. Understandably, young people are finding it extremely difficult to save this amount of money - so, what can they do?
A recent news article highlighted the sobering story of charity worker Howard Mollett - the victim of ‘Friday afternoon fraud’, an email scam that is the No 1 cybercrime in the legal sector.
Buying a house as a first-time buyer is a very exciting and happy time however, it can also feel incredibly daunting. There are many things to consider and lots of big decisions to make, but this should not stop you from enjoying the move.
You may be forgiven for thinking that manorial rights were left behind at the turn of the 19th century but many homes in Swansea and the surrounding areas remain subject to such rights. It is important to understand these rights and how they affect your property.
Is your home leasehold? If so, do you know how many years are left remaining before ownership of your home reverts to the owner?