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Litigation
Adam King quoted in Telegraph article about the impact of the pandemic on residential landlords
11/11/20Property 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
12/10/20Portner is delighted to announce its merger with KPM Solicitors LLP.
Residential Conveyancing
The benefits and pitfalls of buying a new build home
01/09/20New 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
27/07/20They 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
09/07/20The 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
28/05/20A 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
27/03/20The 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
25/03/20As 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
23/03/20With 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
24/02/20Robert joined Portner as a partner in January to head up our Corporate Commercial department. We spoke to him about his career to date.