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. In March she was joined by Hoshvan Sadiq who is recently qualified and who will be assisting with commercial and residential transactions. We are delighted […]
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 policies and incentives to assist the UK in recovering from the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 crisis. As part of the Government’s strategy to […]
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 […]