Residential Law Updates
Disputed boundaries
27/05/08
QUESTION: Which takes precedence - the title deeds or the Land Register? Our property is unregistered. Our deeds say that we own 240ft of land. The site plan clearly identifies the boundary in feet from a fixed point. When we boug ...
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How to make a claim on council tax
27/05/08
• Visit voa.gov.uk to see if you pay more than your neighbour. Enter the postcode and house number. (If you pay less you don't have to tell your council).
• If you think you are paying more, write to your local listing ...
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Tax implications of equity release
27/05/08
QUESTION: My parents own a property worth about £320,000 and we were wondering if we could release some equity for them by purchasing a percentage share of the property. There are three children and the house will eventually be le ...
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Civil Partnership
QUESTION: My boyfriend and I want to buy a flat. As a same-sex couple, we are also considering a civil partnership. What are the advantages?
The 2004 Civil Partnership Act places same-sex couples in the same position as married couples in ...
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New Residential Tenancy
QUESTION: I am due to sign a new tenancy agreement for the flat in which I have lived for nearly three years. I have previously signed a tenancy for a year, with a break clause at six months. As I am looking to buy a property, I would like to establi ...
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