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Joint buyer sole proprietor mortgages
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...
Exchange of contracts checklist
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...
What you need to know about changes to leasehold legislation
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....
Taking the stress out of moving home
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...
Common delays in conveyancing and how to avoid them
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. Working with experienced conveyancing solicitors Manchester can help you avoid common delays...
What to do if your property has asbestos
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,...
Flat ownership and the right to manage
If you own a flat, the freehold may be owned by the landlord. This means that the landlord will generally be responsible for carrying out tasks such as arranging for the common areas and the fabric of the property to be kept in good condition, arranging buildings insurance and organising contractors to carry out works....
New build homes to have electric vehicle chargers from 2022
The Prime Minister has announced that as from 2022, all new build homes in England will have to have electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The new law means that up to 145,000 new charging points will be created each year. The legislation will also apply to newly built supermarkets, places of work and buildings that...
How a good garden can increase the value of your home
Recent research by tool store MyToolShed has found that looking after your garden can add a substantial amount to the value of an average property. This is particularly the case in cities such as London. A well-kept garden can add as much as 20% to the value of a home, meaning the average UK house...
