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Spring Budget 2024: Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief

11 Mar 2024

On Wednesday 6th March the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered the 2024 Spring Budget. In an election year the Budget is always important but what has this year's budget brought and what, if anything, do you need to do about it. Prior to the Budget Michael Gove the Secretary of…

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National Apprenticeship Week

10 Feb 2021

National Apprenticeship Week began on 8 February. This year's theme is 'Build The Future.' With 20 years of experience in progressing employees through apprenticeships, Forbes Solicitors has helped build futures and this year has been no different and has been as successful, despite the…

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To buy or not to buy - The freehold on a long leasehold house

28 Nov 2019

What is the difference between freehold and leasehold properties? Freehold means you own the land and the property outright with no time limits. Leasehold is where the land the property sits on is owned by the freeholder and the home owner pays an annual charge (ground rent) to the freeholder…

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The Government's Proposals On Leasehold Reform

25 Aug 2017

Over recent years there has been a vast increase in the number of leasehold properties being registered at the Land Registry. The number of leasehold properties in England and Wales has almost doubled between 1996 and 2015. Leasehold properties can seem appealing on the surface, often being…

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Five top tips for a smooth move

15 Feb 2017

Whilst the majority of property transactions go through smoothly, there are some steps you can take to reduce the chances of things not going to plan and alleviating stress levels at the same time :- 1. Do your sums · Make sure you know what the total cost of the transaction is going…

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