Squatters on the Rise: What to do if you find squatters in your home…

  Recent news stories have detailed the plight of residents in Ilford suffering from a sharp rise in squatters. As a Landlord of a property that lies vacant or even an occupier that is away for a short space of time it can be extremely upsetting to find strangers settled into your property. Ola Leslie… Continue reading Squatters on the Rise: What to do if you find squatters in your home…

SDLT Relief for First Time Buyers to end March 2012

The temporary exemption which meant that first-time buyers were free from the 1% stamp duty on homes costing under£250,000 is due to end on 24th March 2012. The reason given by the  Government for the removal of the exemption which was first granted in March 2010, is that is has been ineffective in increasing the… Continue reading SDLT Relief for First Time Buyers to end March 2012