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Today the country has fallen silent to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Armistice Day marks the end of the First World War on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Local solicitors, Attwells located on North Hill...
Private client legal expert Serena Ely offers some pearls of wisdom regarding Declarations of Trust. These are the two common stories Serena hears: If there is one sentence that would make me rich if I could earn 10p for every time I heard it in...
Surprising as it may seem in the lead up to the festive season with thoughts consumed by shopping and Turkey the month of December is one of the busiest calendar months in your property solicitor’s year with a staggering amount of people moving home. ...
Sajid Javid will deliver his first Budget just days after the UK is due to leave the EU with reports suggesting he may make a U turn on his stamp duty stance. In 2017 a relief on stamp duty was announced by the then Chancellor Philip Hammond for first time...
If your youngest has finally made the leap and moved out of his beloved bedroom, you may be looking at the empty space and thinking about what to do with it. For some, that means an opportunity to create a mini-gym, guest bedroom or sleek home office. For...
If you and your partner have taken the decision to divorce or break up, then one of the big decisions you’ll have to make is what happens to your home. Aside from the emotional factors involved during this difficult time, the reality is that the home...
There’s plenty of guidance out there for people buying their first house, yet when it comes to homeowners who want to move onto the next rung of the property ladder, advice is harder to come by. So whether your growing family needs more space, or...
Whilst houses don’t shrink, our lifestyles tend to expand. So if your spare room has become a nursery, and seating around the dining room table is at a premium, you’re likely asking that age old question: should I extend, or should I move? And as...
As I’m sure everyone is now aware the UK is due to leave the European Union on 31 st October. Depending on your viewpoint this is either a fearful time or one of relief. Whatever the outcome its safe to say nothing will change overnight, the more...
Current estimates show that around 64% of the population owned their own home last year, a figure that continues to rise steadily, though it’s still far below the pre-recession peak of 71% that was seen in 2003. If you’re planning to join these...
In the current economy, many people see home ownership as a distant dream, and are facing up to the prospect of renting in perpetuity. However, the team at Attwells Solicitors don’t think it has to be that way, and have sound advice on escaping the so...
Figures show that around three-quarters of mortgage applications were approved in the last fiscal quarter. This is a marked improvement from three years ago, when that same figure was just under 50%. Getting your mortgage secured is the first big step to...
The government is planning to introduce a new permitted development right for upwards extensions, as part of its plans to deliver new homes. John Pearce outlines the plans and what they might mean in practice The government is expected to continue...
Going into business for the first time can be one of the most daunting things you can do but it can also be one of the most exciting. A recent study indicates that 20% of small businesses will fail within the first year. This however means that 80% of small...
During the conservative elections PM Boris Johnson pledged to give millions of young people the chance to own their own homes whilst vowing not to build on green belts. Today we may now have the details to how Mr Johnson plans to deliver on his promise, with...
This trend has increased since 2018 and continues to grow. However, the trend seems to only apply to those with over ten properties. Property investors owning less than ten properties are still choosing to purchase as an individual. The research also...
Here at Attwells Solicitors we are committed to stress free conveyancing, we do our upmost to speed up your transaction and pride ourselves on being great communicators. To help our clients move with ease we have created a postcode guide to property values...
Attwells Solicitors are property law and planning experts with offices in Colchester, Ipswich & North London. We believe in jargon-free law and transparent pricing. Unlike many other legal firms, especially in London we offer a no move, no fee guarantee....
Together with other leaseholders within your building you have engaged in a collective enfranchisement. Now, as a group you have control of the freehold but how do you manage this? You have two options, you can set up a company or buy the freehold in your...
On 23 rd July the Conservative Party will vote for a new leader who will become the next Prime Minister. Both candidates during The Final Showdown which was streamed on YouTube and on TalkRADIO discussed their strategy to help young people onto the property...
