Building Your Dream Extension in 2026: The Legal Essentials You Can’t Afford to Miss
So, you’ve finalised the kitchen layout, debated soft-close drawers, and chosen the perfect bi-fold doors. But before the first brick is laid, there’s a far more critical foundation to get right: the legal framework behind your build. In 2026, property development is not just about design – it’s about compliance, foresight, and protecting your investment. […]
Expert Tips for First-time buyers
Diana Greenham, who has been a Partner at Ashworths since its inception, talks about the joy of acting for first-time buyers. There is something special about telling first-time buyers that they have completed their purchase and are now homeowners. At this point, we’ve usually got to know the clients well, and it’s such a pleasure […]
Land Registry poised for sell-off
Land Registry likely to be privatised by 2017 The government have announced that they are (again) consulting on the sale of the Land Registry with a view to it being in private ownership as early as next year. The system of widespread land registration was introduced nearly one hundred years ago, and there are now […]
Land Registry Anti-Fraud Measures
Ashworths are working with the Land Registry to publicise their Property Alert service and the other anti-fraud measures that are available. The Property Alert service is completely free of charge and allows you to set up an email alert if an application is made against a property that you a monitoring. The service is particularly […]