John deals with all aspects of Property law specilaising in commercial property transactions including sales and leases of shops, offices, warehouses and restaurants. John also has a great deal of experience in acting for developers and owners in land acquisitions including option and promotion agreements.

Japanese Knotweed and other INNS

Invasive non-native species (INNS) are plants and animals that are introduced accidently or deliberately into a natural environment where they are not normally found, with serious negative consequences for their new environment. This note summarises, very briefly, the practical and legal issues with a focus on a key problem species, Japanese knotweed (knotweed). This is…

First Time Buyers relief from SDLT

First Time Buyers relief from SDLT From 22 November 2017, first time buyers of residential property in England for £500,000 or less and where the purchaser intends to occupy the property as their only or main residence will be entitled to relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax (‘SDLT’). Those purchasing for £300,000 or less will…