property
Lawyer’s Guide to Managing Property Disputes
Real estate disputes can be both stressful and complex, impacting your finances, lifestyle and peace of mind. Whether you are a landlord, landlord, tenant or involved in a commercial real estate matter, navigating these disputes requires expertise and a clear understanding of the legal landscape. At Thomas & Thomas Solicitors, we provide tailored legal solutions […]
Five Areas to Consider When Renting a Commercial Property
The UK commercial property rental market is expected to prove strong for at least the next five years. The latest figures from Statista forecast rental growth between 2023 and 2027 across all sectors, from industrial and offices to retail, shopping centers and warehouses. Perhaps surprisingly to some, with the increase in working from home, office […]
A step-by-step guide to buying or selling property
Conveyancing is the transfer of ownership from one party to another, with one party buying and the other selling. Although buying and selling property may be a simple concept, the process itself can often be more complex. Between December and January last year, according to Compare My Move, there was a 110% increase in the […]
How to sell your property at auction
Traditional auctions and modern auctions Traditional auctions Traditional auctions typically take place in person at an auction house or online, with multiple properties listed for sale on a set day. They are often popular among real estate professionals who understand the system and can make offers with confidence, as it is a rigid process with […]
Case – Why it is important to understand if a property has chosen to be taxed with VAT
Introduction Our client purchased land that the seller thought would be covered by a tax option. The problem Adding VAT to the sales price would make the transaction untenable, as the customer would not be able to recover the VAT. How we solved it We reviewed documents dating back to 2004, when the initial taxation […]