Leasehold reform – what is happening?

Lease Agreement - Pishon Gold Solicitors
The Government will reform leasehold tenure and make buying/extending leases “easier, faster, fairer and cheaper”. Around 4.5 million people could benefit from the planned reform of legislation which will give the right to extend leases to 990 years and pay a peppercorn (token) ground rent.  In addition, extending a lease or buying a freehold will become much more straightforward
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The Bank of Mum and Dad – avoiding the pitfalls

Bank of Mum And Dad - Pishon Gold Solicitors
It appears that the Bank of Mum and Dad is here to stay as house buyers struggle to cope with the economic impact of the COVID crisis and the uncertainties of the Brexit ramifications.  According to research by Legal and General,  nearly one in four housing transactions (23%) will be backed by family in 2020. A third
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New national lockdown and the housing market

Property Market & Conveyancing Remains Open
The new national lockdown will come into force in England at 12.01am on Thursday 5 November and last until at least Wednesday 2 December. At Pishon Gold we provide a range of legal services and conveyancing is part of what we do. So we thought it would be useful to provide a quick update on what this
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I have Health and Welfare Power of Attorney over a relative: What is my role?

Power of Attorney - Pishon Gold Solicitors
We recently received an enquiry from a lady looking for guidance on her responsibilities as an Attorney. She was appointed by a relative some time ago (when they were in good health) but only now needs to exercise the Power of Attorney. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Would it surprise you to know
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