In the second of a two-part series of articles on how different ways of buying a home can affect your legal rights, Louis Mathers conveyancing lawyer with Parnalls in Launceston, explained the implications of using self-funded options and government-backed schemes. In this article, he looks at the implications of using a mortgage or private loan. …
When thinking about buying your first home, or selling your existing one to move up the property ladder, you may be tempted to raise the money you need using what you believe to be the quickest and cheapest method. You may also be tempted by offers of shared ownership and the various schemes available which …
Giving replies to pre-contract commercial property sale enquiries can feel like a chore but misleading answers can land a seller in trouble. As Louis Mathers commercial property lawyer with Parnalls in Launceston explains, sellers of commercial property need a clear understanding of what they must disclose, when they should update their replies and the possible …
Property fraud occurs when someone tries to ‘steal’ your property and use it for their benefit. Usually it is committed by a fraudster assuming your identity to sell or mortgage your property without you knowing. It is a growing problem and one that all property owners are at risk of. Between September 2009 and September …
In the final instalment in a three-part series of articles on commercial leases, Louis Mathers, commercial property solicitor with Parnalls in Launceston concludes his consideration of the key terms that need to be included in a commercial lease. [Click here to read Part 1 and here for Part 2 if you missed them]. Assignment and …
Agreeing the terms of a lease can seem like a formality but it is important to take the time to make sure that the lease reflects what both landlord and tenant want to achieve. In the second of three articles on this subject, Louis Mathers commercial property solicitor with Parnalls in Launceston explains some of …
When a landlord and tenant agree a commercial lease, each will have a clear aim. The landlord will want to generate a reliable income stream from their investment. The tenant will want premises that accommodate their business effectively and at a cost they can predict and afford. These two objectives lie behind all the detailed …
