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Residential property market analysts at TwentyCi have been having some fun looking at the total value of all of the property in the UK and asking how much of it some of the world’s richest individuals could afford. The UK currently has just under 31 million residential properties, with the average property price standing at...
With increasing financial input from parents and other family members to help young people onto the property ladder, joint buyer sole proprietor mortgages are a popular option. We take a look at how they work and what they entail. For many young people, buying their first home would be difficult without financial support from parents...
For those who are at the stage in their lives where they no longer need a large home, there are a range of options available. Moving to a smaller property can offer substantial benefits and the chance to live in a vibrant community with help available for the future. Many older couples end up living...
Once contracts are exchanged in your house purchase, you are legally bound to go ahead with your move. This is the point at which you will need to start seriously organising everything in readiness for completion day. Our checklist sets out some of the main issues to deal with. Insure your new property You should...
Long-awaited reforms to law surrounding leasehold property will start to take effect in 2022 as the government seeks to make matters fairer for leaseholders. Problems for those owning leasehold property have increased over recent years, with the some newbuild companies imposing unfair ground rents that regularly doubled over time, leaving some homeowners unable to sell....
The process of moving house can be stressful, but by taking a few steps to prepare properly for moving day, you can make things easier. We share our top tips for a smooth move to your new home. On completion day, you will be able to collect the keys to your new home from the...
If you are buying or selling a property, you probably want to avoid unnecessary delays. As well as dragging a transaction out, delays can risk a chain collapsing. We take a look at the best way to keep your sale or purchase moving. A slow start Once you have a buyer or seller lined up,...
If you are thinking of adding a conservatory or extension to your property, you need to be aware of the rules and regulations. Some additions to a property do not require planning permission, but it is important not to breach planning laws. If you do, you could be required to take down the conservatory or...
Many properties have asbestos present, in places such as walls, insulation, piping and garage roofs. It is no longer legal to use asbestos when constructing property and it cannot generally be removed by anyone without a licence. If you have asbestos at your property or you wish to buy a property where asbestos is present,...
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