Can Campions Property Solicitors give Independent Legal Advice when they are acting on the Purchase of the property?
No, that is not possible. It is a conflict situation.
I am aware I am required to sign a Guarantee Certificate. Can the Solicitor advising witness it on the video call?
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Deed of Trust Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Deed of Trust?
Deed of Trust is a legal document whereby a Trust is set up. The basic elements are that the Trustees have legal ownership of a property and this legal ownership is subject to what is termed “beneficial” or “equitable” ownership. Those terms define true ownership. The majority of property…
Shared Ownership Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make alterations to a Shared Ownership Property?
If you want to make significant alterations, you must request the Housing Associations’ written agreement to what you want to do. This would be in addition to any statutory requirements such as planning regulations.
Can I buy further shares of the property?
You will normally be…
Pre-Nuptial Agreement case – Radmacher v Granatino [2009] FLR1566 CA
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Significant weight was given to them in the case of Radmacher v Granatino [2009] FLR1566 Court of Appeal. In that case the Judges decided the division of marriage and assets on the basis that “decisive weight” should be given to the [Prenuptial] agreement.
Thorpe LT stated that it was becoming “increasingly unrealistic now to…
Remortgage Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Remortgage
A Remortgage occurs either when a mortgage is placed on a property which has no mortgage or you transfer to a new lender.
When our fees apply
The fees in our remortgage calculators only apply if you are using a Mainstream/ High Street Lender. If that does not apply, then our fees will be…
New Build Conveyancing Frequently Asked Questions
How much will the reservation fee be on a new build and is it taken into account on final purchase?
A builder for a new build will normally ask for around £500 as a reservation fee. This will normally be lost if the buyer withdraws. On completion any reservation fee will be credited against the…
Right to Buy Frequently Asked Questions
I have had an On Line Quote for Right to Buy in Leicester. Is that a fixed fee or can it vary?
Campions Solicitors Fees will not vary on a Right to Buy. They are totally fixed no matter what work is needed. That is true of Right to Buy in Derby and Nottingham- Campions…
Buy To Let Purchaser Frequently Asked Questions
I am a First Time Buyer since I own no other property. Will I obtain the FTB allowance which is up to £300,000 on this purchase?
Answer – The FTB allowance up to £425,000 only applies if you are moving into the property on completion of the purchase or intend to do so within a short time.…
Family Mediation and MIAMS Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a MIAM?
A MIAM is an initial assessment meeting when information is given to the couple about Mediation. The parties involved will give information about their situation and the issues that have arisen. At the end of that session there might be an agreement that Mediation is suitable, or it may be…
Guide to the Statutory Basis of Non-Molestation Orders – Family Law Act 1996 s42 and Succeeding Sections
Under the Family Law Act 1996. Guidance dated July 2023.
What is the legal basis for non-molestation injunctions?
It would be helpful to deal with the Statutory background before the Practice Guidance. Non-molestation injunctions are granted under s42 of the Family Law Act 1996.
What does that section state?
In summary the following:
A…