2024-04-16 10:22
Whilst historically the collection of ground rent by freeholders has been a steady income stream, since the implementation of the Leaseholders Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 there is now litt… Read More
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CyberCrime has always posed a risk to law firms particularly in the Real Estate world given the transactional nature of the business. However, in recent years CyberCrime attacks are becoming more common as well as more sophisticated. Under the guidance and recommendations provided by the SRA, law firms, including Ashworths are obliged to ensure that preventative steps are in place to ensure your data is kept safe. Whilst we continue to take update our policies and practices to ensure they are as efficient as possible, below are a few steps you can take to assist with keeping yourself protected against CyberCrime.
2024-04-08 14:42
Gifted deposit – what is it?
In its literal sense it is a cash gift. If you are fortunate enough to be gifted money that helps you to get on the property ladder consider yourself… Read More
2024-04-04 10:31
Ashworths are pleased to announce the arrival of two new members of the team!
Areej Regeb joined us at the end of 2023 and is a experienced residential property lawyer. In March she wa… Read More
2024-03-30 12:17
Ashworths sponsor another successful BookFest Event
Ashworths have sponsored Wimbledon BookFest for a number of years and last weekend were delighted to support a fantastic event as Clive My… Read More
2022-06-06 16:12
My grandmother used to refer to it as “stepping out” or, if feeling particularly modern, “courting”. As we hit Valentine’s Day and love is in the air, what are… Read More
2022-05-30 15:14
Ground rents have been something of a hot topic over the last few years. You may have seen articles in the press concerning ground rents and how in some cases mortgage lenders will not lend… Read More
2022-05-27 15:10
With the current cost of living crisis, it is not all surprising that leasehold properties are a more viable and attractive option to many purchasers. Generally, albeit not entirely true, le… Read More
2021-06-01 07:15
What happens if your flat is affected?
Last month we looked at EWS1 certificates and when these might be required. The requirements are complex and are change frequently, but every flat own… Read More
2021-06-01 07:01
Cladding – Part 1 of a two part update
Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, the spotlight has been on the external finishing of blocks of flats and the danger that they present i… Read More
2020-07-09 07:40
Immediate changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax rates
The housing sector can today breathe a sigh of relief following the Government’s economic update which set out a variety of new policies… Read More
2020-03-27 08:40
What Landlords and Tenants should do
There has been some misleading reporting around the measures that the Government have introduced relating to commercial rents.
Contrary to popular belief… Read More
2020-03-27 08:06
The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on conveyancing
It does not need to be said that COVID-19 is having a huge impact on everyone on the planet. A number of clients have asked for ad… Read More
2020-02-04 10:54
CyberCrime has always posed a risk to law firms particularly in the Real Estate world given the transactional nature of the business. However, in recent years CyberCrime attacks are becoming… Read More
2019-12-24 13:03
Our offices will close at 1.00pm on Christmas Eve and will re-open at 8.30am on Thursday 2 January 2020.
We would like to wish all of our clients and professional colleagues a very Happy Chr… Read More
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