CBG Updates & News

For buyers of property in the UK, understanding the intricacies of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is crucial. One significant aspect, for those buyers of residential property who do not reside in the UK, is the 2% surcharge introduced for non-residents on 1...

Your property is likely to be one of your most valuable assets and it is important that you know what you can and cannot do on your property and what your neighbours can and cannot do on their properties. When you buy a property there will often be...

Having spent months searching, you have now found a site which, if it had planning permission, you think would perfect for development. You negotiate very hard with the seller of the land and agree a price. You instruct solicitors who suggest entering into...

The strength of a building lies in its foundations and it is therefore vital that the foundations are designed carefully and with proper regard for the structure they are to support. This is especially so when excavating a basement, or undertaking works on a...