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If you are looking to purchase a property, it is very important that a flood risk report is completed. In recent years, the number of flooding incidents has risen as a result of climate change. It has been noted that over the last century sea levels have risen by...
| What is Stamp Duty Land Tax Stamp Duty Land Tax, formerly known as Stamp Duty, is tax that is payable to the Government on the purchase of property or the grant of a lease in the UK. It is charged at different rates depending on the type of property and value of the...
| What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people as an ‘attorney’, who have the power and authority to help you make decisions on your behalf if you lack mental capacity and can’t do...
| What is a PIT? If you currently receive means tested benefits and are due to receive a compensation payment for an injury, you may lose some or all of your entitlement to the benefits if your capital goes above the capital limit. Placing a compensation payment into...
If you are a council home tenant in England or Wales, you could be eligible to purchase the Property under the Government’s Right to Buy Scheme for a discounted price. | Am I eligible to buy my council house? You can make an application to purchase your council home...
| “Conveyancer on fixed fee had limited duties to the client, courts find.” The existence of a solicitor’s duty of care, the scope of and the extent to which they owe that duty are topics which do not often arise as Law Firm’s tend to be both clear and concise when...
On March 24th 2022 the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (the Act) received Royal Assent. The scope of the Act is to create provisions enabling relief from payment of Protected Rent Debts under a business tenancy. | When does the Act apply? The Commercial Rent...
| What is a Right of Way? A right of way is a legal easement which provides a right of way to travel across a plot of land owned by another. Some rights of way are not for the sole use of people and can expand to include use for horse riders, cyclists, or motorists....
When purchasing a property jointly with another person, you will need to consider how you wish to legally hold the property together. You can either hold the property as Beneficial Joint Tenants or as Tenants in Common. Knowing the difference between the two is...
When you purchase a property, your solicitor will carry out a number of searches. The Local Authority search will indicate whether the road that fronts your property is adopted by the Local Authority. You should be cautious of this when you purchase your property,...
A will is a legally binding document that manages and plans distribution of your assets, such as investments, money, property and possessions, upon your death. A will can also appoint guardians for your young children so that they are cared for should you pass away...
The Land Registry are increasing their application fees for first registrations and the registration of transfers, leases and mortgages of properties for the first time since 2009. There is an 11% increase for all electronic applications and a 21% increase for postal...
In our recent blog, How to protect yourself from property and payment diversion fraud, we looked at the different ways in which criminals are scamming victims out of both their property and their money. In this blog, we will focus on Payment Diversion Fraud. This is...
Our Wills and Probate partner, Andrew Milburn, takes part in the Holographic Wills Q&A with the Solicitor Chat on Twitter. | Do holographic wills need to be witnessed or notarised? All wills need to be witnessed in accordance with the Wills Act 1837. This means,...
Shareen Ahmed, a trainee solicitor in our Conveyancing department took part in the Q&A on buying a second home with the Solicitor Chat on Twitter. | How does the process of buying a second home differ to buying a main residence? The process of buying a second home...
Have you bought a house or flat with Levi Solicitors LLP? Tag us in your new home photos on social media, and be in with the chance to win a £100 John Lewis voucher in our monthly prize draw. All you need to do, is use #LSnewhome when posting your new home photo on...
When making a will, the testator (the person making the will) must have testamentary capacity. If the testator does not have testamentary capacity, the will is invalid. The issue of capacity is unfortunately quite familiar to contentious probate solicitors and the...
Levi Solicitors LLP has come a long way since its beginnings as J. Levi and Co in 1934. From a staff of 6, we have grown to almost 90, with offices in Leeds City Centre and London. And soon, we will have a north Leeds office! | Solicitors in north Leeds As a result of...
The shift towards online conveyancing has unfortunately led to a rise in property and payment diversion fraud. Land Registry documents are now readily available online making it easier for fraudsters to use the documents to their advantage. This rise is seeing...
Our Wills and Probate partner, Andrew Milburn, answers questions on including pets in your will. | How can you include your pet in your will? A pet is a possession and can be left in your will as any other possession. You can therefore say who you want to give your...
For many industries in the UK, it has been ‘business as usual’ following the easing of Covid restrictions. Of course most of the population are now happy to see their favourite establishments back open for business. However, questions remain on the minds of commercial...
We value your business and respect the privacy of your information. As a result, and as a precautionary measure, we want to let you know about a data security incident that may involve your personal information (limited to your email address). On 23 September 2021, we...
Beth Haigh, a trainee solicitor in our Conveyancing department took part in the Buying a Leasehold Q & A Solicitor Chat. | What are the main differences in the conveyancing process between buying a freehold or a leasehold property? The term freehold refers to...
Will forgery is unfortunately quite familiar to contentious probate solicitors and the court. The High Court recently looked at an interesting dispute over a suspected forged will, which we will look at in this article. | How would I know if someone has forged a will?...
There are over five million registered Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in England and Wales. And this number has increased considerably over the last few years. However, there is concern that the process for making an LPA is slow and outdated. As a result, the...
Hazel, a solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department gives an introduction to Litigation and some of the things our Dispute Resolution team can help you with in our latest video. Watch our new Youtube video today; | Introduction to Litigation Within the...
Levi Solicitors' Practice Manager, Janet Babington, conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks on 7 August. Inspired by Leeds rugby league legend, Rob Burrow, Janet and some friends signed up to climb the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease...
We often write about how to start different types of claims. But how about if you receive a letter before action, or are served with court papers? It can feel very stressful and sometimes overwhelming. In our experience, it is important to act quickly and to be...
As a general principle in negligence claims, the court awards damages to put the claimant in the position that they were in before the negligence occurred. On Friday 18 June 2021, the Supreme Court handed down judgment for two cases. It is said that they are the most...
**Updated 21 July 2021** In accordance with Government guidance, we are pleased to welcome clients back to our offices. However, the health and wellbeing of our clients and staff remains paramount. So, where possible, we continue to encourage the use of telephone or...
