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Litigation

Adam King quoted in Telegraph article about the impact of the pandemic on residential landlords

11/11/20

Property litigation partner Adam King is quoted in an article in The Telegraph entitled ‘Five reasons why the pandemic's impact on landlords is only getting worse’, saying Government support is not enough to help higher-earning tenants.

Portner news

Portner merges with KPM Solicitors

12/10/20

​Portner is delighted to announce its merger with KPM Solicitors LLP.

Residential Conveyancing

The benefits and pitfalls of buying a new build home

01/09/20

New build homes can be an excellent option for first-time buyers as well as empty nesters ‘right-sizing’ once they no longer require a family home. Buying a new build has many benefits, but there are a few pitfalls to look out for as well. In this article, we consider some of the new homes FAQs we are regularly asked.

Residential Conveyancing

Good news for buyers of new build homes

27/07/20

They say good things come in threes and that seems to be the case for anyone thinking of buying a new build home. In this article, we look at the latest Stamp Duty Land Tax cut, the Law Commission’s radical proposals for home ownership and the next round of Help to Buy funding starting next April.

Wills and Probate

5 reasons why you shouldn’t make your own Will despite the lockdown

09/07/20

The Covid-19 crisis has prompted many people to try their hand at things usually done by experts. Luckily there’s no long-term damage from a wonky haircut or a burnt loaf of banana bread, but the same can’t always be said for DIY Wills. Unfortunately, failing to get it right when making a Will can have serious consequences. In this article, our head of Wills and Probate, Elena Stylianou, explains why making your own Will is not generally a good idea.

Residential Conveyancing

Landmark Supreme Court judgment upholds decision on absolute covenants in residential leases

28/05/20

A recent decision of the Supreme Court will have a significant effect on how landlords deal with applications by tenants in residential blocks for consent to do something prohibited by an absolute covenant in their lease. In this article, we look at the recent decision in Duval v 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] UKSC 18 (6 May 2020).

Conveyancing

​UPDATE: Government Advice on Moving House and Conveyancing

27/03/20

The Government issued advice last night on moving home and we are here to update you.

Residential Conveyancing

Implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Property Market

25/03/20

​As the world works hard to fight the coronavirus outbreak, the expectation is that its effects on market confidence will be short lived. Most of those involved in the residential market, with long-term views, will remain undeterred throughout this period. History has certainly shown that while markets do take a fall during an outbreak, they are usually resilient and bounce back relatively quickly.

Commercial property

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

23/03/20

​With the continued situation regarding COVID-19 our priority is to ensure first and foremost the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and clients.

Company commercial

Robert Gould career story

24/02/20

Robert joined Portner as a partner in January to head up our Corporate Commercial department. We spoke to him about his career to date.