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Land Registry Protect Your Property Campaign 11/01/2010
Fraudsters often target properties where there is no mortgage or where the owner lives elsewhere. They may attempt to acquire 'title' or ownership to a property either by using a forged document to transfer it into their own name, or by impersonating the owner.
The groups most at risk from property fraud are those who do not live in a property they own, for example, elderly people living in residential care, homeowners living abroad and buy-to-let landlords. One way to stop fraudsters is for homeowners to ensure that their contact details with the Land Registry are up-to-date. Information on how to do this can be found on the Land Registry website.
Is your house and/or land registered at the Land Registry? 01/05/2009
More than 30% of land in England and Wales is unregistered which means that this land can be more difficult to manage and protect than property that has already been registered at the Land Registry.
Child Maintenance Defaulters 12/02/2009
Possible new powers for child maintenance defaulters announced
Consumer protection against unfair trading - New legislation24/06/2008
From 26th May 2008 the businesses you deal with must comply with new Consumer Protection Unfair Trading Regulations
DIY Divorce - Why it can be a disaster 30/05/2008
Following the high profile Mills/McCartney’s recent divorce the Law Society is advising anyone considering divorce to seek good legal advice from a solicitor.
Inheritance Tax - Government Announcement01/10/2007
From the 9th October 2007 the inheritance tax-free allowance of your partner may be available to your own estate, potentially doubling the amount of your own estate that can be passed on without inheritance tax becoming due.
Stamp Duty Freeze 010/09/2007
The Government has announced that Stamp Duty Land Tax will not apply on purchases of Residential Property of £175,000.00 or less.
Landlords - Tenancy Deposit Scheme 25/04/ 2007
Most private landlords take a damage deposit from their tenants at the commencement of a new tenancy. From the 6 April 2007 new rules came into force regarding these tenancy deposits