Category: Transfer of Equity
House prices in UK rising at fastest rate for five years
With the chancellor’s extended Stamp Duty holiday continuing to buoy the property market, the country’s biggest mortgage lender has reported that house prices are rising at their fastest pace in five years. Halifax says that there was a 1.4 per cent increase in the cost of an average home in April 2021, meaning a new...
Research reveals which street names are most popular with buyers
New research into street names has found which type of road name is most popular with buyers and which streets are the priciest. Lucky homeowners living in a street ending with ‘Hill’ or ‘Garden’ have the highest average home prices, according to a study by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk. The research looked at trends...
Landlords selling private rental properties
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...
Increase the value of your home by £50,000 in less than 48 hours
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...
Stamp Duty surcharge introduced for overseas property buyers
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...
Buying or selling a leasehold property
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...
Working around the clock to meet property market surge
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...
Buying an historic home or castle
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...
Mental Health & Moving House
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....
