Wales experiences house price growth
- 22nd January 2020
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The average house price in Wales is on the rise. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, last year average house prices had jumped by 7.8% in Wales to £173,000. In England average house prices increased…
Q&A with Solicitor, Amanda Fan-Watkins
- 9th September 2019
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The Q&A series continues with our residential property solicitor, Amanda Fan-Watkins. Where did you grow up? I lived in lots of different places, ranging from Bath, Hong Kong, Swansea to Cardiff. How have you found your time at Loosemores? Enjoyable…
Community Asset Transfer in Wales
- 18th July 2019
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There is a growing list of local authorities in Wales which are passing on responsibility for outdoor sports fields and pavilions. Various councils in Wales have completed asset transfers for facilities in recent years. The umbrella body for Welsh councils…
Q&A With Trainee Solicitor, Laurie Jefferies
- 27th March 2019
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>Cymraeg< We continue our Q&A series with another one of our Trainee Solicitors. Laurie Jefferies has just recently moved from our Property department to Probate, Wills and Trusts to progress her training contract. Learn more about Laurie in our latest…
What is a Deed of Trust?
- 13th March 2019
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A Deed of Trust (also called a Declaration of Trust) is a legal agreement between joint owners stating the division of ownership of the property. It is always advisable for co-owners who hold property to enter into a Deed of…
Loosemores Advises A Space in the City on New Commercial Lease
- 13th February 2019
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A Space in the City recently opened the doors to Cardiff’s first apartment hotel. The newest addition to the company’s portfolio is located on Park Place, in the heart of the city centre. The Aparthotel has been designed to meet…
Help to Buy – Wales: Accredited Conveyancers
- 25th October 2018
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Loosemores is pleased to have joined the Help to Buy – Wales panel of conveyancing organisations. The firm is now an accredited member of the scheme. The Help to Buy – Wales conveyancer accreditation scheme was put in place to…
Help for First Time Buyers in Wales
- 19th September 2018
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Many first-time buyers in Cardiff and Wales find it a struggle to get on the property ladder. Buying a home has become much more difficult in the last two decades, with average house price in Wales increasing from £54,713 to…
The Welsh Land Transaction Tax (LTT)
- 23rd February 2018
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All You Need to Know for Residential Transactions. Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has now replaced UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales. These changes took effect on April 1st, 2018. LTT is broadly consistent with SDLT but the Welsh Government has implemented the changes in order…
New Vacancy – Legal Assistant (Property)
- 7th December 2017
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We are looking for a bright and ambitious candidate to join our property team in a newly created Legal Assistant role. The successful candidate will join an exciting property department to work on a range of commercial and residential property…