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Over four million properties in England and Wales are leasehold – if yours is among that number, keep an eye on how many years are left on the lease. Any less than 80 and it’s time to extend it. The number of leasehold properties in England and Wales is on the rise. So what does...
While it may not be possible for someone to physically steal your house, unfortunately property fraud is a real threat. Since 2009, HM Land Registry has stopped more than £100m worth of property fraud. While fraud is rare, there are certain situations which leave you more vulnerable. These are If the property is: rented out...
You’ve found the house of your dreams, that ticks all the boxes, that is until your solicitor finds out that there are no documents to show planning permission was obtained or that it has met building regulations. It is unlikely that a house will have been built in its entirety without planning permission; the most...
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, you will come across a lot of terminology. Conveyancers are dealing with property transactions on a regular basis, but most people don’t move too often so it can be a bit overwhelming. Here is a list of some of the more common documents you are likely to encounter:...
If you’re selling a property, at some point you are going to have to complete a Seller Property Information Form (SPIF). It’s a fairly lengthy document that provides the buyer with lots of detail about the property you are selling. It’s an important document and is exchanged with the buyer and forms part of the...
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...
Many of us are still working from home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The distance to the fridge at home is much shorter than our normal lunchtime stroll to get some lunch at the shop or cafe. Finding ways to stay physically active at home is very important for your physical and mental health. Exercise...
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...
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...
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