If you are moving house, you need to know how much the full conveyancing costs of buying and selling are likely to be. We look at the expenses that you will incur alongside the basic solicitors’ costs for conveyancing and what these charges are for. The charges for the legal work aspect will depend on…
If you have a right of way across your land or you are thinking of buying a property with a right of way, you may be wondering if it is possible to eliminate this. We take a look at the legal situation. A right of way is a type of easement or a right held…
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. We outline our five top tips for first time buyers to help you prepare and give you the best chance of securing the home you want. 1. Check your credit score and take steps to improve it if you need to…
If you are buying a property jointly with someone else, you can either own it as joint tenants or as tenants in common. We look at why buying a property as tenants in common might be the right option and what you need to take into account when making your decision. When you buy a…
If you are buying or selling a property, it can be frustrating to find that the exchange of contracts has been delayed. We take a look at some of the most common causes of delays. When you buy or sell property, the contract only becomes legally binding once it has been exchanged with the other…
When the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 5.25% on 1st February 2024, it was the fourth successive hold following fourteen consecutive rate rises. It comes after a fall in inflation during the second half of 2023, with a modest increase to 4% announced in January. The bank is likely to be of…
Mortgage lenders are continuing to refuse to lend against properties that have a certain type of spray foam insulation in place, leaving homeowners unable to sell. Spray foam insulation became popular as a cheap and easy way to insulate homes. However, the closed cell type of foam insulation traps moisture, preventing air circulation. This causes…
Safety and security are often overlooked when moving home. You already have a long list of tasks and taking the steps that will keep your home and belongings protected is often forgotten. We look at some of the actions you can take to keep everything as safe as possible. 1. Check your new home has…
Research by home moving website reallymoving.com has revealed a range of trends in moving habits over the course of the previous year. The study looked at ten trends, uncovering a range of information including the fact that people are moving further away when they sell and the areas of the country where the largest percentage…
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