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…
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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…
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…