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Private Drainage Pitfalls: What Buyers, Sellers & Lenders Need to Know

Private drainage — often in the form of septic tanks, cesspits, or treatment plants — is a familiar feature of rural and edge-of-village homes across the UK. But as environmental regulations have tightened, and enforcement has sharpened, non-compliant systems are fast becoming a serious legal and practical issue for buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders alike. […]

Changes to the Stamp Duty from 1st April 2025 – Residential Properties

Temporary SDLT thresholds were introduced in September 2022 to help those at the lower end of the property market with affordability and to invigorate the property market. This was only a temporary measure and from 31st March 2025, the following changes will come into effect (which also includes the changes from 31st October in connection with […]