Category: Transfer of Equity
Finding the perfect home in a house buying boom
The housing market is difficult for buyers at present, with limited properties available for sale and numerous buyers anxious to make a move. But this doesn’t mean that buyers should settle for a property that isn’t right for them. By asking the right questions and being patient you can ensure that you still end up...
Budget tips for DIY property renovation
For those looking to renovate their home without spending a fortune, these budget tips will give your home a thrifty makeover. Lending experts Ocean Finance consulted with property and interiors experts for advice on budget DIY home renovations, reducing the average professional cost from £14,500 to £2,940. Kitchen – saving £7,000 Parminder Mew, Construction Director...
Buying a home in a retirement village
Life in a retirement village can seem ideal, with a wide range of facilities and on-site care catered to the older generation. But it is important to understand exactly what you are entitled to and how much you will be paying so that you can make the right decision for your future. Retirement villages increasingly...
What to bear in mind when you buy a home in a converted church
Church conversions are always popular, with the unique old buildings providing striking and distinctive homes. We take a look at the practicalities. A well-converted church can make a wonderful home, with a beautiful high ceiling, dramatic windows and often a picturesque setting. But owning a church can involve ongoing costs and responsibilities and it is...
What the Queen’s speech means for residential planning
The Queen’s speech to Parliament in May 2021 set out dramatic changes which are likely to be implemented in respect of the planning system. The new Planning Bill, due to be put before Parliament in the autumn of 2021, is set to put into statute the planning reforms of the summer of 2020 when the...
Tips for successful home buying in a seller’s market
The property market is exceptionally strong at present, with continuing price rises and reported tussles for properties in some locations. We take a look at how to give yourself the best chance of success as a buyer in a seller’s market. House prices have risen almost 9 per cent during the year ending April 2021,...
Best places to live in the UK for pet owners
For home buyers looking to buy somewhere that is ideal for their pet, house buying company WeBuyAnyHome has ranked 130 UK towns and cities in order of dog-friendliness. As a nation of dog lovers, finding somewhere suitable for a pet is often important. WeBuyAnyHome looked at factors such as the size of the average garden...
Zesty Lime Cocktail Competition Winner – Get the recipes!
We ran a competition within the LPL team and had some refreshing ideas for cocktails that star zesty citrus fruit. The idea which packed the most pucker was designed by Michael Collins. Congratulations! Michael wins the ingredients to make him and some mates his cocktail. Our runners up were Laila, Daniel and Louise who will...
Over half of Britons are living in a home they no longer want to be in
A new study by online property portal Zoopla has found that more than half of homeowners feel they are stuck in a property that no longer meets their needs. The research also found that despite feeling that their home is no longer suitable, they stay there on average for four and a half years after...
