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 …
Empty property is bad news for landlords. It costs money in maintenance and rates, as well as being a possible target for vandals and squatters. To maximise income from property, landlords may wish to seize opportunities for short-term lettings to fill gaps between long-term arrangements. But as Louis Mathers residential property lawyer with Parnalls in …
Parnalls Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Michelle Ody as a Director of the firm. Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2009 after previously working in the financial sector. As a member of the property department at Parnalls she specialises in commercial property and property finance. Michelle grew up in Devon and attended …
In the last of two articles on the financial crisis facing the owners and occupiers of commercial property following the business rates revaluation earlier this year, Mark Parnall, director with Parnalls in Launceston, explained the process for appealing against your assessment. In this article, he considers available rates exemptions and reliefs, options for reducing your …
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. …
Cornish Solicitors, Parnalls, have recently helped two leading Devon organic meat companies to combine to become one – Eversfield Organic has acquired The Well Hung Meat Company. Ben Mitchell, project lead at Parnalls was instructed by Eversfield on Halloween and completed the deal a day earlier than planned, on Thursday November 16th 2017. Commenting on …
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 …
