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Art and Inheritance Tax – 51 treasures donated

December 6, 2012

Guest post regarding art and inheritance tax in the UK. Valuable paintings by Reynolds and Turner were among the fifty-one treasures allocated to the nation over the past two years through the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) scheme. The treasures are detailed in a recently published report by the Arts Council England. This shows that in […]

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The World’s 3 Wackiest Office Spaces

December 5, 2012

Guest post regarding some of the world’s wackiest office spaces. Did you know that most office staff would prefer to eliminate office politics, allow telecommuting and upgrade their office technology? According to Staples, the wish list for office improvements includes new, nicer furniture, more private work areas as well as flexible work hours. Would you […]

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The Ins and Outs of Transferring Ownership of a Home

December 4, 2012

Guest post from: Zoopla.co.uk; Property news author Ewan Robertson writes about the steps involved to transfer home ownership in England and Wales. The Ins and Outs of Transferring Ownership of a Home There are several reasons why people transfer ownership of properties. They give it away, leave it to a relative or a friend upon […]

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Purchasing a Foreclosed Property

December 3, 2012

(US laws regarding foreclosed property) Over the past years, the real estate industry has seen its worse conditions. Several homeowners need to give up their homes to mortgage lenders. Foreclosure auctions have been very common and more people see it as a good opportunity for investments. After a period of peaks in real estate, at […]

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A Survey of Property Crimes

December 3, 2012

Guest property/criminal law blog post regarding property crime, based mainly on US law. What Is a Property Crime? The following are classified as property crimes: • Burglary • Larceny-theft • Motor vehicle theft • Arson Burglary also goes by the name of “breaking and entering.” If the point of breaking and entering is to commit […]

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Alternatives to Avoid Foreclosure

December 2, 2012

(US law regarding foreclosure) If you have been defaulting on mortgage payments, probably, you are already thinking of letting the bank foreclose your property. Losing the house is a sad chapter of your life; it is a nasty one. But, you don’t have to succumb to the negative circumstances. You can either choose to retain […]

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Could you put a price on your home?

November 30, 2012

Selling your home can be an emotional rollercoaster, whether you’ve lived there for one year, or 20. There is so much history and so many personal memories wrapped up in your own property that you might actually find your judgement being clouded in a number of ways – perhaps you’re overestimating its market value? Maybe […]

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Tenant and Landlord Rights

November 26, 2012

Guest post on US law regarding tenant and landlord rights. A lease is a written contract between a tenant and a landlord. While specific lease terms vary, all leases give both parties certain rights and responsibilities. Tenants’ Rights The most important right tenants have is the right to a safe, clean environment. That means that […]

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Ways To Check Your Conveyancer Is Legitimate

November 22, 2012

Buying and selling a property is a stressful process, therefore trusting a conveyancer may be difficult, however there are a few useful ways to check if your conveyancer is safe to use which will hopefully give you peace of mind. What is a conveyancer? First of all, it is worth understanding what a conveyancer does […]

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The lis pendens process

November 13, 2012

(Property law in the US) The lis pendens process is initiated when the ownership of a property is contested. When a plaintiff (usually a bank or other money lender) files a claim, it ensures that if the property is sold, or if anything similar occurs involving a third party, their claim will be unaffected should […]

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