Share of Freehold – sounds good but what does it mean?
Whilst historically the collection of ground rent by freeholders has been a steady income stream, since the implementation of the Leaseholders Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 there is now little…
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Gifted Deposit – What is it?
Gifted deposit – what is it? In its literal sense it is a cash gift. If you are fortunate enough to be gifted money that helps you to get on…
We are pleased to welcome Areej Regeb and Hoshvan Sadiq to the team
Ashworths are pleased to announce the arrival of two new members of the team! Areej Regeb joined us at the end of 2023 and is a experienced residential property lawyer. …
Ashworths continue our sponsorship of Wimbledon BookFest
Ashworths sponsor another successful BookFest Event Ashworths have sponsored Wimbledon BookFest for a number of years and last weekend were delighted to support a fantastic event as Clive Myrie chatted…
Stepping into what?
My grandmother used to refer to it as “stepping out” or, if feeling particularly modern, “courting”. As we hit Valentine’s Day and love is in the air, what are the…
Ground Rents
Ground rents have been something of a hot topic over the last few years. You may have seen articles in the press concerning ground rents and how in some cases…
The ‘Unknown’ costs of Leasehold properties
With the current cost of living crisis, it is not all surprising that leasehold properties are a more viable and attractive option to many purchasers. Generally, albeit not entirely true,…
Cladding – Part 2 of a two part update
What happens if your flat is affected? Last month we looked at EWS1 certificates and when these might be required. The requirements are complex and are change frequently, but…
Cladding – Part 1 of a two part update
Cladding – Part 1 of a two part update Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, the spotlight has been on the external finishing of blocks of flats and…
SDLT Holiday
Immediate changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax rates The housing sector can today breathe a sigh of relief following the Government’s economic update which set out a variety of new…