With an investigation into the source of £58,000 said to have been paid towards the refurbishment of the prime minister’s flat at 11 Downing Street, estate and lettings agency Ascend Properties took a look at what the average UK homeowner could do with this sum. After a year spent largely at home, most people have…
Recent figures have revealed an increase in landlords selling their properties in the private home rental sector. Online property company Zoopla’s House Price Index report shows that the number of homes for sale that were previously rented has steadily increased throughout the past year. The south east and London show the biggest increase, with 13…
Research carried out by Rated People has found a number of quick fixes for home sellers that could result in substantially higher offers. With the Stamp Duty holiday extended until the end of this month, buyers may have a little more money to spend on a property. To maximise the purchase price, Rated People’s Home Improvement…
Two Government schemes were launched in April 2021 with the aim of helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder. First-time buyers with small deposits will be able to purchase a home under the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme, set to run from April 2021 until March 2023. The scheme, which replaces a previous similar…
On 1 April 2021, the government introduced a new Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge of 2 per cent for buyers of homes in England and Northern Ireland who are from outside the UK. This means that overseas buyers will be required to pay an additional 2 per cent on top of the standard level of…
If you are buying or selling a leasehold property, you may find the conveyancing takes slightly longer than normal. The reason for this is the added information that will need to be provided. Most houses are freehold properties, while flats are usually leasehold. When a property is leasehold, the freehold is owned by the landlord…
There has been a renewed surge in demand in the property market due to the Stamp Duty holiday deadline extension which is placing a huge strain on all UK conveyancing firms. The extension of the holiday deadline by three months does deliver much needed reprieve to UK conveyancers and clients, but it ultimately does not…
A substantial historic home or even a castle might not be as expensive to buy as you imagine. But before you picture yourself as lord of the manor, there are several factors you need to take into account. Buying a unique period property can sometimes cost comparatively less than a smaller home, however ownership of…
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme is nature and the environment. The evidence is clear that access to nature is crucial for our mental health, and millions of people discovered that during lockdowns in 2020. Nature can play a role in protecting and supporting our mental health during challenging times such as moving house….
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