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NEWS
No Extension of Temporary SDLT Relief for First-Time Buyers -15 Dec 2011
The temporary relief from SDLT for first-time buyers will not continue. In his autumn statement on 29 November 2011, the Chancellor, George Osborne confirmed that the relief would end on 24 March 2012 as planned. The relief is currently available to first-time buyers purchasing a major interest (this excludes leases for less than 21 years and assignments of leases with less than 21 years to run) in residential property (freehold or leasehold, legal or equitable) for no more than £250,000 and who intend to occupy the property as his or her only or main home.
Read Roper and Read Christmas Times -15 Dec 2011
The partners and staff would like to wish you a happy festive period and successful New Year. The office is closed from 1pm on the Friday 23 December and re-opens at 9am on Tuesday 3 January. If you need to contact us in the meantime you can email us on law@readroper.co.uk and we will try and contact you. This email address will be checked on a regular basis.
Avi Barr Promoted to Partner -13 Jul 2010
Avi Barr who heads the Leases for Landlords department within Read Roper and Read has been promoted to Partner. Avi joined the firm in January 2009 and since that time has steadily grown the Leases for Landlords department which provides bespoke lease-related services for landlords of commercial property. Avi will take particular responsibility for Business Development and IT.
UK Commercial Development Continues to Rebound -15 Nov 2009
According to data released by agents, Savills, for the month of October the UK has seen a third consecutive monthly increase in UK commercial development. Around 26 per cent of respondents noted an expansion over the month, compared to less than 12 per cent that signalled a fall. At +14.3 per cent in October, up from +11.6 per cent in September, the resultant net balance, the Total Commercial Development Activity Index, was the highest for 27 months. Private sector development, particularly offices and retail, continued to lead the rebound in October.
Bronze for RRR -09 Sep 2009
Andrew Fairlie led the RRR golf foursome to a very creditable third place in the annual Genesis Appeal golf day held at Davyhulme Park Golf Club on the 8th September. The day was a tremendous sucess for Genesis, our corporate charity, with over 18 teams turning out for golf and dinner. The next Genesis event is a lunch at the Lowry Hotel on the 15 October.
RRR Sponsors Local Cricket Fun Day -17 Jul 2009
Read Roper and Read sponsored the NJCL's inaugural cricket fun day on the 12th July at St Paul's playing fields in North Manchester. Senior and Junior sixes tournament for local teams were combined with fun activities for the kids - and some of the adults as well. Associate, Avi Barr, who organised the sponsorship said, "Being part of events such as this one fits perfectly with the ethos of our firm to be involved with grass roots sport and give something back to the local community."
Court Decision Creates Compensation Claims for Buy to Let Landlords -12 Jul 2009
A High Court decision involving London Estate Agents, Foxtons, has opened up the possiblity for landlords of buy to let properties to claim compensation for overly-inflated fees charged by agents. Foxtons charged customers 11 per cent commission when a tenant continued to occupy the property for longer than the initial term of the lease, and an additional 2.5 per cent commission if a tenant agreed to buy the property from the owner. The OFT contended that these practices, among others, were unfair and the High Court agreed. A key aspect of the case was the fact that the payment terms were not clearly disclosed. Claims going back over 14 years will be accepted by the courts and it is hoped that the decision will lead to greater transparency in the letting and management terms provided by property agents.
Corporate Charity Launched -05 Jul 2009
We are pleased to announce our association with the leading breast cancer prevention charity, Genesis. As a firm we will be looking for opportunities to assist this tremendous cause. If you would like to help, please click here.
Bury MP to Quiz Ministers on Empty Rates -01 Jul 2009
According to the Manchester Evening News, Bury North MP, David Chaytor is to quiz ministers on the Empty Rates Tax which is seen by many landlords of commercial property as an added burden in difficult times. He said: "It is accepted now by the opposition and many government backbenchers that this is a disruptive tax, causing a stagnation of the commercial property market, which will lead to even greater problems for the economy in future years".
RRR is now on Twitter! -01 Jul 2009
So the experiment is well and truly under way. Take a law firm with over 100 years of history and blast it into the 21st Century. Yes, we are on Twitter. Follow us and be a part of the present and future of Read Roper and Read. We will give you the inside line on what we are up to and you can interact within this wonderfully irreverant and dynamic forum. Visit www.twitter.com and search for Read Roper and Read.
The firm is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 but we are able in certain circumstances to offer a limited range of investment services because we are members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and regulated by it. We can provide these investment services if they are incidental to the professional services that we have been engaged to provide. Our VAT Registration Number is 306 3918 64.
Read Roper and Read Solicitors is a partnership regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 44062. The Partners of the firm being Andrew G Kay, Andrew D Fairlie and Avi Barr are all solicitors of England and Wales and are bound by the rules of professional conduct which can be found here.
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