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Tribunal orders £25,500 rent repayment over unlicensed flat
A landlord has been ordered to repay more than £25,500 to three tenants after letting a flat without the required licence.
The case ...
Lasting Powers of Attorney fees rise but they still provide huge benefits
The Ministry of Justice has announced that the fee for applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is to rise from £82 to £92. While...
Landlord ordered to repay tenants for overstated insurance costs
The High Court has ruled that a landlord must repay tenants for insurance charges that included undisclosed commission payments to brok...
Daughter fails in High Court challenge to mother’s will
A woman has failed in her attempt to overturn her late mother’s will after the High Court ruled that the document was valid and properl...
How ‘professional’ mortgages can help some home buyers
Certain professions are eligible for specialist mortgage deals that can allow buyers to borrow more and secure a home with lower deposi...
AI could ‘slash planning delays and speed up building of 1.5m homes’
The government says it wants to speed up the building of 1.5 million homes by using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce delays in gr...
Mortgage rule changes could help thousands of first-time buyers
Access to mortgages may become easier for first-time buyers following a major change in lending rules backed by the Bank of England and...
The hidden dangers families must watch out for with Wills and Probate
When a loved one dies, most families assume their final wishes will be respected.
But probate - the legal process of administering s...
Most landlords ‘unaware they’re legally required to have an EPC’
A new report by The Mortgage Works reveals a striking lack of awareness among UK landlords about energy efficiency rules - with 62% una...
Lease Extension Update – No More 2-Year Ownership Rule!
Great news for leaseholders! You no longer need to wait 2 years to extend your lease. Under recent legal changes, you can apply for a s...