Category Archives: Residential Property

Is commonhold going to become commonplace?

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

In 2002 the Government introduced Commonhold, nearly 20 years later, and with only a handful of blocks of flats owned and managed in this way, the plan is to replace the much vilified leasehold ownership with … Commonhold.  Yes that …

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Welcome to Natalie Evans (Residential Property) and Robert Moore (Dispute Resolution) to Storrar Cowdry Solicitors

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Solicitors, Natalie Evans (Residential Property) and Robert Moore (Dispute Resolution), have recently joined Storrar Cowdry. Natalie qualified as a solicitor and joined Storrar Cowdry in 2021, having gained considerable experience in residential property throughout her training contract. She graduated from …

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Gifting property and assets in your lifetime

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Older clients often seek our advice as to the advantages and disadvantages of transferring their home or other property to relatives, even though in some cases they still intend to live in the home.  Our advice will of course vary, …

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Wills – Remote Witnessing New Rules

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

New rules have been introduced to allow Wills to be witnessed virtually by video technology. These rules have been introduced as a temporary measure in response to the difficulties caused by  lockdown restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules …

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Why now could be a good time to extend your lease

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

We are living in a time of great uncertainty; the property market has now reopened for business after grinding to a halt nearly two months ago. Agents can list properties for sale or rent and you can even go on …

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A game changing decision in landlord and tenant law whilst in lockdown? 

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

In amongst the peace and quiet of the sunny days of lockdown has come a judgement of the Supreme Court that could turn on its head how flats held under long leases are owned and managed. This appeal was heard …

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Coronavirus – Business as usual for Storrar Cowdry

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry are still here for you, just working differently With the Government’s message to work from home wherever possible, here at Storrar Cowdry, we are committed to playing our part to protect our staff, our clients and the most …

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Successful Property Seminar

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

Property Seminar We were delighted to co-host our Property Seminar with Mitchell Charlesworth and Empire Commercial Finance last week. Our Commercial Property expert Emma Pierce-Kemp discussed legal issues for both residential and commercial landlords and we also heard about tax, …

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Ground Rent – Leasehold Property Bill

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

Leasehold Property Bill Eddie Hughes, Conservative MP for Walsall North put forward a Private Members Bill in the House of Commons this week (Tuesday 25th June) proposing the creation of a legal obligation for freeholders to grant a Deed of …

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Property Update Seminar

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

It’s not too late to book your place on our complimentary Property Update Seminar on 27th June. Storrar Cowdry Solicitors, teaming up with Mitchell Charlesworth and Empire Commercial Finance would be delighted if you could join them for their property update …

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