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Rents in UK ‘rising at fastest pace in 13 years’

Private sector rents in the UK are rising at the fastest pace since 2008 according to property portal Zoopla. With strong demand and limited supply, rents in September reached 4.6% higher than the previous year, with average monthly rent standing at £968. Not including London, UK rents rose 6% in the year, a 14-year high...

Build to Rent explained

Build to rent refers to housing that is purpose built for the rental market rather than sale to home owners or landlords.

Build to rent developments are owned by investment bodies such as pension or insurance funds, asset managers or property companies and tend to be a premium option.

Eight questions to help you find the right conveyancing solicitor in Manchester

If you’re buying or selling a home, it’s probably one of the most stressful things you’ll do all year. Choosing a Manchester based conveyancing firm to handle the legal side of things could cut your stress levels in half. Asking these eight questions will help you choose a conveyancing solicitor that spot potential problems, fight...

LPL Conveyancing successfully achieve AML accreditation

“LPL is clearly a firm that takes its obligations around AML very seriously,” said Norman Denton from Legal Eye. “It was an absolute delight to work with a firm that is so clearly committed to establishing and maintaining best practice around its policies, procedures and training on this important aspect of risk management. The accreditation...

Buying a home in an area at risk of flooding

With the risk of flooding increasing, we take a look at considerations when buying a property that may be in an area prone to difficulties. An estimated one in six homes in Britain face the risk of flooding, with the situation likely to get worse as flood plains are built on and climate change continues....

Properties with good views command price of up to 54% more

A study commissioned by estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk has found that homes with good views attract prices of up to 54% more than the average. The prices of properties in 23 major cities of the UK were examined, with the cost of homes with a view compared to those without. Results found that properties...

Easy eco upgrades for your home

A recent study from Money.co.uk has found that homeowners could add £29,000 to the value of their property by undertaking some easy eco upgrades. As green living becomes more and more important, homeowners have the opportunity to save money as well as the planet by making some simple changes. The study compared the cost of...

Enforcing restrictive covenants in respect of a property

Many properties have restrictive covenants included in their title. These restrict what can be done at the property. If a restrictive covenant is breached, then it is open to the person with the benefit of the covenant to bring enforcement action. What is a restrictive covenant? A restrictive covenant is a clause included in a...

What are your rights when your new home isn’t up to scratch?

Problems often arise with newbuild properties and it is standard practice to compile a list of snagging items that need dealing with when you move into your new home. But what happens when the problems are more serious? It is expected that there will a number of small issues to be corrected when you move...