About: Jackie Mitchell

Landowners who accommodate mobile masts on their land have recently responded to a survey describing a substantial drop in received rental payments. Although something of an eyesore, not to mention an inconvenience, these masts were once a good source of income for landowners.  In recent years, however, the needs of the public have eclipsed the…

Leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act came into force on 28 June 2022. It looks to deliver protections for qualifying leaseholders from the costs associated with remediating historical building safety defects, and further measures that will allow those responsible for building safety defects to be held to account. The Act makes it clear that…

Disputes between caravan owners and local council planning officials over the status of mobile homes are something of a longstanding concern. Are these caravans mobile homes or developments? Recently, in the Appeal of Sally Turner a lawful development certificate was refused by Canterbury council for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main…

Tax implications, in respect of property, vary depending on numerous factors such as whether you are buying or selling and whether it is your main or secondary home. Generally, you won’t need to pay tax on the sale of your main home. However, second homes and buy-to-let properties are subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT).…