Document duty changes in Guernsey
Effective from 2 November 2022, buyers of Guernsey residential property need to consider whether they may, or may not, need to pay more document duty tax. Two main changes to the tax have been implemented since the States’ approved budget this month. The first is to...
Document duty changes in Guernsey
Effective from 2 November 2022, buyers of Guernsey residential property need to consider whether they may, or may not, need to pay more document duty tax. Two main changes to the tax have been implemented since the States’...
Ferbrache & Farrell's guide for first-time buyers
Buying your first home can be a confusing and possibly a little daunting. So our property team at Ferbrache & Farrell has put together this guide that will hopefully help you on your way to getting on that first rung of the...
How to Navigate Completions set for Monday 19th September 2022 (Bank Holiday)
The Law Society of England & Wales has now issued guidance to conveyancers on how to navigate completions set for next Monday, 19th September 2022. To mark the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II, a bank holiday has been...
A guide to home surveys
When buying a home it's important that the right survey is carried out. There are different types of surveys, including a condition report, a home buyer report and a structural survey. Our property law experts here at Ferbrache...
The Register of Overseas Entities expected to go live on 1 August 2022
We wrote extensively on 27 April 2022 in relation to the legal and practical implications of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) and the Register of Overseas Entities, and the impact this will...
Who to notify when you're moving
Even the best list-writers can feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to moving house - there is so much to remember. So, the property team at Ferbrache & Farrell has put together a handy checklist of who you need to...
Is it the end of privacy? Update on Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 and the Register of Overseas Entities
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 has been on the UK’s agenda since 2016. It is fair to say that with the recent developments in Ukraine and Russia, it has become an increasing priority for the UK...
A step-by-step guide to buying your first home
If you're looking to enter the property market, there are a few things to be considered - it's exciting, but it can also be a little daunting. Our property team at Ferbrache & Farrell LLP has put together this guide which...
Home survey: which one to have and why?
When buying a home it's important that the right survey is carried out. There are different types of surveys, including a condition report, a home buyer report and a structural survey. Our property law experts here at Ferbrache...
The Polluter Pays Principle: good news for UK leaseholders with ongoing cladding issues?
More than four-and-a-half years after the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, many leaseholders of flats in England are still living in unsafe buildings and paying increasing insurance costs and service charges. This is in addition to...