Thursday, 7 February 2019

MPs Blame Bad Legal Advice For Families Trapped In Unsellable Houses


Lawyers have been accused of failing thousands of families stuck with toxic home leases. They face a Government-backed inquiry over claims they did not warn buyers about 'feudal' terms and rip-off charges. Some families have been forced to pay rent on the ground beneath their homes that can double every ten years. They also face exorbitant 'permission charges' to make changes such as building a conservatory or replacing a front door. However, many of those affected say their conveyancing solicitor had not made them aware of such costs – or that they had struck deals with developers including referral fees. Read more on the Mailonline.


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