Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys
We are often asked about Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys when we are buying or selling a flat (although the rules largely apply to commercial premises as well). The…
News
What can we expect from our new Government in relation to planning?
Following last week’s election we have a new government in power and significant changes are expected to the UK’s planning system and housing sector. Forming part of the Labour Party’s…
From Tiny Acorns…
One of the questions we often receive from buyers when they are purchasing a property is what is a tree preservation order (TPO) and how will it affect the trees…
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act
One of the pieces of legislation that was saved when Parliament was dissolved on 24 May was The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act. The Act will make it easier and…
Share of Freehold – sounds perfect 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…
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 the…
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…