Tag: conveyancer
How to avoid poor flat management
As a flat owner, you may be reliant on your freeholder or managing agent to deal with issues such as repairs, maintenance and collection of service charges. If you are being overcharged or they are failing to look after the property properly, it can be distressing. A large number of flat owners have reported major...
Our 5 Top Tips For First Time Buyers
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. We outline our five top tips for first time buyers to help you prepare and give you the best chance of securing the home you want. 1. Check your credit score and take steps to improve it if you need to If...
Top ten home moving trends revealed
Research by home moving website reallymoving.com has revealed a range of trends in moving habits over the course of the previous year. The study looked at ten trends, uncovering a range of information including the fact that people are moving further away when they sell and the areas of the country where the largest percentage...
Government announces plans to force councils to allow house building
The government has announced more measures as part of its long-term plan for housing. It includes actions aimed at speeding up new development and support for large scale development projects. In a statement issued in December 2023, the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, say they...
One-third of those moving house are downsizing
A new study has found that one-third of those selling up and moving to a new home are downsizing. For the majority, the reason behind the move is an empty nest. Park home buying company Quickmove Properties surveyed nearly 7,000 UK home sellers who had sold within the previous year, asking them whether the size...
Tree preservation orders explained
Tree preservation orders prevent work from being carried out to a tree unless the local authority has consented. Breach of a tree preservation order is a criminal offence and is punishable by an unlimited fine. If you are buying a property that has a tree that is subject to a tree preservation order (TPO), you...
New standards expected in the Autumn for estate agency listings
Improvements continue to be made to estate agency listings, aimed at giving house buyers more information upfront. National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) have set out more details of what information must be included by estate agents, as of Autumn 2023, when drawing up property listings. What do estate agents currently need...
What to check during a second property viewing
Your first viewing of a property will give you a general impression of the condition of the home, its location and the layout and size of the rooms and garden. At a second viewing, it is time to take an in-depth look to make sure there are no nasty surprises later on. After your first...
Tips for being successful with buy-to-let
If you are considering purchasing a property to rent to tenants, you need to take steps to ensure your investment gives you the return you need. We take a look at some tips to help you succeed. Buy-to-let is less popular than it has been in the past due to higher mortgage rates and a...
