Planning law

Boundary disputes

In a world where many of us live in close proximity to our neighbours, it’s not uncommon for confusion regarding boundaries to arise. However, when handled correctly, a boundary dispute doesn’t have to mean falling out with your neighbours. Many boundary issues can be resolved amicably and fairly.

Building disputes

When you have a property built or work carried out on a property, you require the help of skilled professionals like builders, engineers, electricians and more. If you think a professional’s work is substandard our building dispute solicitors at Parkinson Wright can help you to make a claim.

Buying at auction

Buying property at auction can be an exciting experience and is often a great way to get a good deal. However, it can also be a step into the unknown - particularly if it’s your first time. By talking to a legal expert before buying at auction you can approach the process with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

Contract disputes

Dealing with property issues can sometimes be complex - particularly when other parties are involved. That’s why contracts exist to help things run smoothly. And whether you own or rent property, at some stage you will probably enter into a contract with another party.

Conveyancing

Disrepair claims

When you live in rented accommodation, you put your trust in your landlord to maintain the property to an acceptable standard. But sometimes things can go wrong and you may experience difficulties getting your landlord to make repairs.

Enfranchisements

If you own a flat on a leasehold basis, you will only own it for a fixed period of time. When the leasehold period ends, the ownership of the property reverts to the landlord. However, you do have the right to join together with other leaseholders within the same block of flats to buy the leasehold from the landlord. This is known as leasehold enfranchisement or collective enfranchisement.

Housing disputes

Your home is important - a place where you should feel safe and secure. But when housing disputes arise; your home can become a cause of anxiety. It’s therefore important to try and resolve housing disputes as quickly as possible and sometimes you may need legal help to tackle the issues you are facing.

Investment and buy to let properties

More and more people are enjoying the rewards of investing in property. And buying-to-let is a great way to ensure that your property provides a regular income and strong return on your investment. The key to successful property investment is to do your homework and seek expert legal advice before investing in a property.

Land dispute solicitors

Land is a valuable asset and so land, and property disputes can be very stressful. Our land dispute solicitors at Parkinson Wright can take pre-emptive action to help stop your dispute from escalating. We will do everything possible to resolve your dispute as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Leasehold properties

If you’re looking for advice about leaseholds, we’re here to help. Leasehold is a particular type of property ownership that comes with its own unique legal rights and responsibilities. Many flats in the UK are sold on a leasehold basis but leasehold can apply to other properties too.

Neighbour disputes

Having a disagreement with your neighbour can seriously affect your home life – and the quality of it. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright can help you tackle any neighbourly disputes promptly and effectively.

Party walls

When building work, repairs or improvements are carried out to a property, the work may impact on neighbours who share a wall or boundary. Therefore the Party Wall Act was introduced to minimise disputes between neighbours when work is being completed. The Party Wall Act covers work to shared walls but can also cover work being carried out close to neighbouring boundaries or buildings.

Planning law

If you are looking to make changes to your home, there are planning laws that say what you can, and cannot do. There are also certain processes to follow. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright take away many of the worries as we know you have enough on your plate.

Possession and repossession proceedings

If you’re a homeowner or tenant facing problems keeping up the repayments on your property, you may be concerned about the threat of eviction, or having your home repossessed. In these circumstances it’s natural to feel worried but at QualitySolicitors we have expert property solicitors on hand to help. We can answer all the questions you may have and will help you do everything possible to remain in your home.

Remortgaging

As a homeowner, at some point you may wish to consider remortgaging – either to take advantage of a better mortgage deal or to release money from your property. And with different mortgage providers offering different deals, you may wish to consider changing to a new lender.

Tenancy agreements and deposits

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, it makes good sense to have a solid tenancy agreement in place. Not only will this highlight your rights and responsibilities but it will also help maintain a positive relationship between you and your landlord or tenant.

TOLATA claims

If you are in a property dispute with the co-owner of your property, you may be able to make a TOLATA claim. You may also be able to bring a claim if you do not own the property but you cohabit with the person who does.

Our dedicated solicitors can help you whether you wish to bring a claim against someone or defend a claim against you. We will do everything possible to settle matters outside court, so the process is cheaper, quicker and less stressful for you.

Transfer of title

Are you looking to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another? Although this is a fairly straightforward process, it’s important that it is completed correctly to ensure everything progresses smoothly and to avoid unexpected problems in the future.

Trust disputes

Trust disputes happen for all sorts of reasons. They often arise when those who benefit from a trust (the beneficiaries) disagree with those managing a trust (the trustees). Our solicitors know trust disputes can be extremely difficult for everyone involved, so we aim to resolve matters swiftly and fairly.

Unlawful eviction

Being forced to leave your home is upsetting and stressful whatever the circumstances. But if your landlord has evicted you without following the correct procedures, they may have broken the law and you may be able to take action against them.