There was some welcome news for creditors as the restrictions that had been put in place on statutory demands have been lifted and the temporary rules preventing winding-up petitions from being presented have been replaced. These restrictions were originally put in place by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA 2020) on 27th April [...]
We are delighted to be recognised in the latest Legal 500 UK rankings. Based on feedback from clients and intermediaries, along with submissions made by law firms themselves, The Legal 500 highlights individual solicitors and teams that are providing ‘the most cutting edge and innovative advice’. We are listed under Agriculture and Estates, Real Estate [...]
Legislation brought in on 1 October 2015 imposes additional requirements on landlords in relation to gas safety certificates and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Failing to meet those requirements can render any section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice served invalid, potentially exposing landlords to adverse costs orders when relied on in possession proceedings. Initially, the legislation applied [...]
Whilst the stamp duty holiday has been extended following the budget announcement on 3rd March, another smaller change for stamp duty has come into effect from 1 April 2021. Any non UK resident will be subject to an additional 2% surcharge of stamp duty land tax when buying residential property in the UK. This rule [...]
Oglethorpe Sturton and Gillibrand are currently recruiting for the position of a paralegal in their property and conveyancing team. Oglethorpe Sturton and Gillibrand are one of the oldest and largest law firms in Lancaster with an office in Kirkby Lonsdale, offering a full range of legal services for individuals, companies and the agricultural community. We [...]
Choosing the right solicitor can be difficult, and with so many to choose from how is Oglethorpe Sturton and Gillibrand different? How do you choose? We are the largest law firm in Lancaster, with a second office in Kirkby Lonsdale, and here are just a few examples of how you can instruct us with confidence [...]
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 come into force on 1 June 2020. The new regulations require private sector landlords in England to undertake regular safety checks of electrical installations in their properties. Subject to some exclusions they apply to: New residential tenancies from 1 July 2020; and Existing [...]
Section 106 agreements enable planning permission to be granted for developments which would otherwise not be accepted. By providing conditions to be met, they mitigate the impact of the development on the local community and infrastructure. The agreement is by way of a deed between the land owner and the Local Authority which has to [...]
