COVID-19 outbreak on conveyancing and what it means?
The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on conveyancing It does not need to be said that COVID-19 is having a huge impact on everyone on the planet. A number of clients have asked for advice on the effects of the virus on conveyancing transactions. As of 13 May 2020, the Government’s previous advice around abandoning […]
First Time Buyers – Things To Know
Jamie Coates talks about the home buying process for First Time Buyers: No matter how long I stay in this job I do not think the thrill of telling first-time buyers that they have completed their purchase and are now homeowners will ever get old. I’ve had people scream in excitement, go silent with shock […]
Revenge Evictions
An end to Section 21 – Might the government’s proposals to halt “revenge evictions” have further reaching implications? As the property market remains unsettled, the government has once more indicated a willingness to intervene in the sector and to introduce measures which are likely to have a significant ramifications far beyond the stated intention of […]
Increasing The Value Of Your Lease
Many readers will be tired of reading reports about falling property prices and a lack of confidence in the property market. Southwest London is not immune from the current economic uncertainty and many people have decided to ‘improve rather than move’ while they wait and see what the future brings. Home improvements are a great […]
Our collection for the local food bank
We’re collecting for Trussell Trust again For the second year running the staff at Ashworths have teamed up with the other occupiers of The Old Exchange (Cargostore Worldwide Trading and American Tax Returns) to collect food and other essential items for the Trussell Trust. Adopting the principle of a “reverse advent calendar” everyone is depositing […]
Wimbledon Bookfest now just one month away
Wimbledon Bookfest For the fifth year, running Ashworths are pleased to be supporting Wimbledon Bookfest. Now in its twelfth year, Wimbledon Bookfest boasts 100 events over a ten-day period on the glorious Wimbledon Common. This year’s headliners include Graham Norton, Max Hastings, Peter Hain, Shane Warne, with the festival closing with Pat Barker on 14 […]
Unfair Practices In The Leasehold Market?
Tackling unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market? Many of us will have seen news stories recently about leasehold homeowners being unable to sell their homes due to excessive ground rents. As a result, some may be concerned about ever buying a leasehold property. However in and around London if you are a first-time buyer your […]
SDLT Relief for First Time Buyers
Government announces tax break for First Time Buyers In a throwback to the period between 2010 and 2012, the Government has today re-introduced differential treatment between first-time buyers and those who have previously owned a residential property. It is noteworthy (with the benefit of hindsight) that certain sections of the HMRC Stamp Duty Land Tax Manual […]
Special offer for First Time Buyers
Special Offer For First Time Buyers For a limited time Ashworths are pleased to help First Time Buyers take their first steps on the home-owning ladder by paying for their standard conveyancing searches. This offer saves an average purchaser around £300. Click here for details of our offer and to arrange for one of our […]
Help to Buy
Help to Buy – What happens when the “Bank of Mum and Dad” runs dry? Even those sceptical about the effect of the various Help to Buy government initiatives would admit that they are surprised by the impact that the schemes are having on the housing market. Whilst it must be said that in Wimbledon, […]