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Just what is a ‘caveat’ on my property title?
The word caveat is Latin and translates to “let him or her beware”. You may have seen the word pop up in relation to a property – that’s because a caveat can be lodged against someone’s property title to protect the lodging party’s right or interest in the property, and it prevents the registered owner of the property from selling, mortgaging, and
What is Enduring Power of Attorney?
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a legal document that allows an individual (called the Donor) to appoint another person or persons (called the Attorney(s)) to take care of their property and/or personal care and welfare if the Donor loses the ability to do so themselves. This appointment does not prevent the Donor from managing their own
Anti-money laundering and countering Financing Of Terrorism Act 2009
From 1 July 2018, all law firms must comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. The Act requires us to assess the money laundering and terrorist financing risk we may face in our business. This means we have to carry out an assessment on our clients. As part of the due diligence we have to carry out,
Meet Vanessa
We'd love to introduce you to Vanessa Kneebone, our friendly new receptionist. Originally from England, Vanessa has a BCS Hons in Health & Social Care, and an A-level in Law. She's always wanted to be involved in the law industry and is excited to be able to start that journey at Horrocks Hampton. With a strong background in customer
New bright-line test rules
When the bright-line test commenced, it affected residential land bought and sold from 1 October 2015. If you sold the property within a two-year period then, depending upon your circumstances, residential land tax may have applied. From 29 March 2018, the two-year period has increased to five years. Tax may become payable if you have bought
