We are pleased to report that data released by the Land Registry has revealed that Cook Taylor Woodhouse were the 7th largest conveyancer on volume of transactions for value in the month of October 2016. We are very pleased by this news as it is a clear indication of this firm’s continued growth and success. […]
The Help to Buy mortgage scheme will be brought to a close by the end of this year. Chancellor Phillip Hammond, mentioning that it had ‘achieved its purpose’, confirmed the closure of the mortgage scheme by December 31st. The scheme, launched in 2013, was launched to allow more people to get on the housing ladder. […]
In a situation as sensitive as probate, committing fraud may seem highly unlikely. However, this does not mean that it does not occur. By taking advantage of the dead or someone who is close to passing, the fraudster may help themselves to assets, personal possessions or money that was never meant for them. Therefore, it […]
We are very pleased to report that for the month of May, Cook Taylor Woodhouse was the 8th largest conveyancing firm in the country.
As a firm, Cook Taylor Woodhouse often supports local charities and more recently made a contribution to the great cause that is Macmillan Cancer Support.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of our firm as a member organisation of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). We have put great effort into developing our Leasehold Enfranchisement Department and this appointment is a recognition of our expertise in this rather complex area of law. http://www.alep.org.uk/
Here are a few tips to keeping your information confidential and secure. You should always ensure: Any caller is who they actually say they are. You will never be contacted by a bank asking you to transfer money to another account. It is highly unlikely that we will change our bank details. If we […]
Chancellor George Osborne landed buy-to-let landlords another shock by announcing a 3 per cent stamp duty surcharge on property purchases from 1 April 2016. The addition of a 3 per cent extra charge for buy-to-let and second homes on all stamp duty bands above a £40,000 starting level will more than treble the bill for […]
Official figures have measured new record highs for average house prices in the UK, with growth of 6.1% over the past year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) measured a jump of £1,000 in the typical cost of a property between August and September. It left the average price at a new peak of £286,000. […]
Cook Taylor Woodhouse are pleased to announce the relocation of our Bromley office to new premises adjacent to Bromley North station as of Monday 19th October 20015. Our address will change to 3rd Floor, Leonard House, Newman Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 1RJ. Our DX and telephone/fax numbers will remain unchanged.