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Could a collapse of the eurozone lead to slashed house prices in the capital?

July 2, 2012

House buyers could see property prices in some of London’s most desirable areas plummet by as much as 50 per cent if the euro zone collapses, a leading property development firm has warned. According to a new report released by Development Securities a full break up of the euro zone could be “the single greatest […]

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Solar Panels and the Right to Light

June 27, 2012

Raymond Cooper is a Consultant Property Lawyer Proposition: An owner of a building with roof top solar panels cannot acquire a prescriptive right to the access of the sun’s rays.

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What Are Your Legal Rights in a Car Title Loan? (US Law)

June 26, 2012

Using a car title loan can be an easy way to get the money you need when you are in a financial jam. If you are thinking about requesting a title loan, you need to make sure that you understand your legal rights as a borrower. As with any type of loan, car title loans […]

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What if Your Landlord Defaults on the Mortgage? (US Law)

June 25, 2012

It’s a scary thing to think about. You’ve been paying your rent on time to your landlord for years and suddenly there’s a knock on the door. A police officer tells you that you have only a few days to leave your house because it’s been foreclosed upon, maybe even only 24 hours. If you […]

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Government to Review Empty Property Rates Law

June 20, 2012

Jim Loxley is a Director for car accident compensation claims specialist, My Compensation Information recently uncovered by property publication, Estates Gazette may see the government make empty buildings exempt from business rates. The figures, which were uncovered using the Freedom of Information Act, showed that the government was spending over £50 million every tax year […]

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Shared Ownership Properties

June 14, 2012

Shared ownership properties are a way of getting onto the property ladder with a lower budget. Shared ownership is cheaper than conventional methods of property ownership because it allows buyers to part own and part rent their home. In a shared ownership property, buyers will usually purchase around 25%, 50% or 75% of their home […]

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Property rights to remember when moving from the U.S. to Canada

June 13, 2012

When you move from one area to another, there will always be differences. However, these differences are often magnified when your new location is in another country. If you’re planning to move to a new country, it’s important to research the differences between the two locations before you actually make the move. For example, if […]

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Things to keep in mind when buying a property abroad

May 29, 2012

Whether you’re thinking of making a big move or simply shopping for a vacation home, owning a property in another country sounds delightfully adventurous and promising. However, the road to getting there can be full of confusion and legal and financial setbacks. To make sure that your buying experience is as stress-free as possible, here […]

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Property Law in Outer Space

May 28, 2012

There are a plethora of websites, which offer to sell property rights in lunar and other celestial real estate. These have become ever more popular in the modern ‘e-commerce’ era and given the looming holidays it can be presumed that a number of individuals will be receiving a gift of a star or acres of […]

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Portfolios of freeholds – what’s the attraction ?

May 9, 2012

Vincent Tchenguiz, the UK property business giant has recently reported that he is ready to place his extensive portfolio of properties worth £3 billion on the UK property market. The properties are a part of the Tchenguiz Family Trust. The portfolio contains properties all over the UK, and constitutes one of the most extensive trusts […]

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