Category Archives: Residential Property

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 comes into force this week

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 comes into force this week ( 1st June) and will have far reaching effects for landlords and letting agents. It applies to all ASTs, licences and student lettings in England but not to company lets …

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Is the proposed abolition of Recovery of Possession using the Section 21 procedure a return to Regulated Tenancies?

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

  The Government has this week announced its intention to consult on the abolition of the procedure used to recover possession of properties held under AST’s pursuant to S21 of the Housing Act 1988.       The right currently …

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Don’t mistake an industry pledge for a change in legislation…

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

  Last month’s industry pledge on Leasehold Reform signed by over forty of the largest housebuilders and landlords in this country is deemed to be a breakthrough and a sign of important changes to come in this sector.   James …

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AirBnB: Are you in breach of your lease?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

AirBnB is an easy and quick way to both let your property and find a short term stay. With over 4 million listings worldwide, it is an attractive way to rent out your property and earn extra cash, however, if …

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A Simple Guide to Extending your Lease

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Sam Hutchinson

The Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 gives lessees of flats the right to extend their lease by 90 years in addition to the remaining term at nil ground rent subject to payment of a premium. There are …

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Park Homes – Review of legislation

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Sam Hutchinson

Park Homes are increasing in popularity, especially for the over 50’s living in coastal areas of the UK. There are now over 2000 sites. However, those buying a park home do not always know what rights and responsibilities they might …

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VAT charges on staff – now in force!

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Sam Hutchinson

Changes to the way in which the costs of staff based on site are treated by HMRC came into force yesterday and will affect the amount of service charge lessees will pay as well as how managing agents budget and …

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“Will reform of leasehold law affect me?”

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Sam Hutchinson

By Jane Canham, Leasehold Specialist, Storrar Cowdry The Law in relation to purchasing the freehold of your house or block of flats or extending the lease of your flat is going to change but how and when that will be …

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Storrar Cowdry Residential Conveyancing Team

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry is delighted to announce the latest addition to its Property Department. Daniel Stear joins the Residential Property Team from a large regional firm in Liverpool where he was Head of Residential Property. Daniel, who lives near Chester, spent many …

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Jane Meakin joins Storrar Cowdry Residential Property Team

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Sam Hutchinson

Jane Meakin joins Storrar Cowdry in the residential property team after working a number of years as Head of the Residential Property Team at Walker Smith Way in Chester. Jane will work alongside Rhian Thomas. Darlene Storrar, Managing Partner, said: …

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