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Help to Buy ISA

10/12/2015

Help to Buy ISA
The current help to buy system the government has in place is used by many and is a very useful way for first time buyers to buy new build homes. However there is still some criticism surrounding the scheme.


Jacksons Law Firm announces new Residential Conveyancing department in its Newcastle office

Jacksons Law Firm announces new Residential Conveyancing department in its Newcastle office

16/11/2015

North East Law Firm, Jacksons, is delighted to announce the launch of its Residential Conveyancing department in Newcastle.  Solicitor, Jane Fiddes, joins the firm as Head of Residential Conveyancing in Newcastle to deal with growing demand from clients based in the Tyne and Wear area.


Jacksons Law Firm Assists on £7M Development in Birtley

Jacksons Law Firm Assists on £7M Development in Birtley

06/11/2015

North East Commercial law firm Jacksons, recently acted for Ravensworth Property Developments LLP on a £7 million development at Portobello Trade Park, Birtley, the first speculative industrial development in Gateshead for six years.


Utilities Supplies and Compulsory Powers

30/10/2015

A service provider that is supplying a new or improved service connection may require any one of the following documents to provide it with the relevant permission to enter landowners’ land to install equipment and subsequently inspect maintain and repair it:
Easement.


Guarantee or Bond – which offers the best protection against insolvent or defaulting contractors?

30/10/2015

Two of the most common security instruments made available in the construction industry to employers/developers are performance bonds and parent company guarantees.  There advantages and disadvantages to each.


Improving the private rental sector and tackling rouge landlords

30/10/2015

According to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) there will be new measures requiring landlords to conduct “right to rent” checks on their tenants’ immigration status before offering a tenancy agreement.


STAMP DUTY LAND TAX (SDLT) AND LEASES

30/10/2015

The Stamp Duty regime was replaced by Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in 2003.  SDLT is applicable to both residential and commercial properties and both freehold and leasehold properties.


Review of the Planning Use Classes Order

30/10/2015

Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, planning permission is required for the carrying out on land of any development.


Jacksons re-appointed to NFU Legal Panel

Jacksons re-appointed to NFU Legal Panel

23/10/2015

L-R James  Copeland, Environment & Land User Adviser, Adrienne Patterson, Jacksons, Laurie Norris, County Advisor and Inderjit Gill, Jacksons.


Jacksons Law Firm Team Expansion

Jacksons Law Firm Team Expansion

21/10/2015

North East Law Firm, Jacksons continues to grow with the appointment of new team members and staff promotions.
Michael Sproates recently qualified as a solicitor after successfully completing his legal training at Jacksons.


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