Category: Purchase
A booming property Market, but what’s round the corner?
The Stamp Duty holiday has revived the property market following its reopening after lockdown. The significant pent-up demand and an urgency to benefit from the temporary savings on offer is driving activity in the market. Nationwide’s monthly House Price Index shows Annual price growth picked up to 5.0% in September, the highest rate since Sep...
Why You Should Use A Solicitor To Buy A Property
Although thousands of house sales and purchase happen every week, not many sellers or purchasers will know the intricacies of what their solicitor actually does during the conveyancing process. The main reason a solicitor is needed when you are purchasing a property is to ensure that all the legal requirements are met, however they are...
What Is A Property Chain And What Happens If It Collapses?
When you are buying and selling property at the same time, with people both above and below you, you are in the middle of a property chain. All the people in the chain will be dependent on each other. Most transactions will involve a property chain, as many people are reliant on their property being...
Right To Buy Eligibility
Council and housing association property tenants, if eligible, can help secure their home for their family, as well as purchase a property at below the market value. Local Authority Tenants and some non-charitable Housing Association Tenants have, by law, they right to buy their property provided they meet the certain conditions of the Right To...
What Do The Stamp Duty Changes Mean For You?
The announcement of a temporary stamp duty holiday on the first £500,000 of all property in England and Northern Ireland has been done in an attempt to boost the economy, but what will this mean for many people either considering buying or in the process of buying. Stamp Duty in England and Northern Ireland is...
What Happens if Homeowners are Affected by COVID-19
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The Importance of Effective Communication
Making the Most of Your Initial Appointment Call Whether you’re a first-time buyer, excited about purchasing your first home; have purchased a property previously or are an experienced Landlord looking to expand your Buy To Let portfolio – most home buyers are required to instruct a Conveyancer to manage the conveyancing process. First Steps The...
Which areas of the UK are best for moving up the property ladder?
The difficulties of getting onto the property ladder are well-documented, but less attention is given to those moving up. We take a look at how easy it is to take the next step to a bigger home. It is taking UK homeowners longer to move up the property ladder than previously, with couples often putting...
Reduce your winter heating bills with our top 5 tips
With energy prices continuing to rise and climate change of increasing concern, we look at how you can reduce your gas and electricity consumption this winter. There are considerable savings to be made when it comes to energy beyond simply switching to a cheaper provider. Our tips will help you consume less to save money...
