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Buying and selling property under an option agreement

Buying and selling real estate via an ‘option deed’ has gained popularity over the past, particularly in a growing property development market. Option deeds are predominantly used for the acquisition of a site for future development and can be drafted to accommodate...Read More

Inheritances and family law

Families and money can sometimes be a volatile combination. That is never more so than when divorces and Wills are concerned. When is an inheritance an asset for family law purposes? The simple answer is “almost always”. But the answer is not always simple. In a...Read More

Buying and selling: Understanding the conveyancing process

The conveyancing process is designed to ensure that the buyer obtains good and indefeasible title to the property together with all the rights that run with the property. For most people buying a property is the most significant transaction they will enter into in...Read More

Verification of identity issues and e-conveyancing in 2021

Conveyancing is the process involving the transfer of legal title of real property from one person to another. VOI means verification of identity. Brave new world of technology – Buying and selling property in 2021 After exchange of contracts the process to complete...Read More

Understanding a Commercial Lease

When renting business related property it is important for both Landlords and Tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have, the document that governs this relationship is usually a Commercial Lease....Read More

Testamentary Trusts

Testamentary trusts can be an effective estate planning tool to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of their advantages. A Testamentary Trust is any trust established under a...Read More