Capital Gains tax does not just apply to properties, but also to shares not held in ISAs, parcels of land, holiday homes, works of art, jewellery and digital assets (ie cryptocurrency etc).
A party wall is the common wall between your property and an adjacent building.
While minor changes, like installing a plug socket, don't require legal action, if you want to significantly cut into the wall, raise it or demolish any part of it, you will need to follow procedures outlined in the Party Wall Act. When disputes arise around the act, Giles Wilson can provide expert advice and representation whether you are initiating a dispute or defending against one.
As well as offering advice and representation in any type of party wall dispute, we can also mediate to help parties resolve issues without going to court.
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Have you thought that one day, when the time comes, you would like to keep your parents’ home in the family? Perhaps live there yourself? Even bring up a family there? You may even have had conversations with your siblings about how one of you would buy out the others. If this is something you are thinking about – you need to start planning now.
The Act brought in a form of protection to the leasehold flat by a Certificate Scheme but unless these certificates are granted at the right time, and in the right way, the protection can be lost. It is crucial that the correct Certificates are in place if you want to sell your leasehold flat, or if you wish to buy one.
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We have also received recognition in the form of the Lexcel mark of quality, a Legal 500 listing and a place on the shortlist of The Lawyer’s Boutique Firm of the Year.
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