A landlord who lets property to a tenant will want to know that they will get the property back at the end of the lease in a fit state to quickly re-let. Controlling the tenant’s right to make alterations is a key aspect of this. As Louis Mathers, commercial property expert with Parnall’s Solicitors explains, …
Record numbers of home owners are choosing to unlock the money tied up in their homes through equity release schemes. The promise of access to cash without having to move is an attractive proposition but taking out money from your home to enjoy your retirement or provide financial help to family members comes at a …
Buying a new home is exciting, whether it is a first-time purchase, a step up the property ladder or a buy-to-let investment. In all cases, you will need a conveyancing lawyer to act for you to ensure you are alerted to any potential problems or risks, and that your purchase proceeds as smoothly as possible. …
Purchasing a property is often a daunting prospect for many, especially if you are a first time buyer. Buyers are often led by their Estate Agents whom they put their trust in and when presented with a Conveyancing Estimate, may feel obliged to use the services of the Agent’s suggested Solicitor. Very often, such recommendations …
Six ways to speed up your house purchase Finding the house of your dreams can be difficult, but once you have found it you will want to secure it as soon as possible. Louis Mathers, property lawyer at Parnalls Solicitors in Launceston, outlines how you can do this in six easy steps. “I am often …
Arguments are being made for abolishing Stamp Duty in the UK. The Kiwis did away with it in 1999. Now many economists here are stating that it is an inefficient tax that restricts the activity of the housing market. There are suggestions that to create a post-Brexit boom, Stamp Duty and other property tax should …
We are delighted to announce Claire Wicks has passed her final Level 6 Exam through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. Claire originally from Launceston attended Launceston College and afterwards Cornwall College completing the CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice. Claire began working full time at Parnalls in 2010 and steadily progressed through …
