Tag: propertylaw
Buying a repossessed property from a lender or receiver
As figures reveal a rise in repossessions in 2024, we look at the option of buying a repossessed property from a lender or a receiver. It is often the case that a repossessed property is cheaper than buying from owners. Lenders will be keen to realise their asset, pay off the mortgage and return the...
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...
Is it a good idea to raffle your house?
Selling your home can be a long process, involving viewings, waiting for offers and then dealing with the conveyancing. For some people, raffling their house has offered a quick alternative. The idea is that tickets are sold for a modest sum, often between £5 and £25, with the raffle winner taking the property, while the...
What to consider if you are buying a new build home
There are many benefits to buying a newly built home, however there are also some points that you should consider before going ahead. New build homes are a popular option, offering the chance to move somewhere completely fresh and in pristine condition. You won’t have any DIY to do and the property will be clean...
Tips on how to deal with gazumping when buying a property
With the market for buyers difficult due to a shortage of available properties and a large number of people wishing to move, tales of gazumping are rife. We take a look at how to minimise the risk of being gazumped and what to do if it happens to you. Gazumping happens when you have had...
Public support for enhancement of green spaces
The pandemic and subsequent restrictions have highlighted to many the importance of green spaces for mental and physical health and wellbeing. Research commissioned by the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) together with the HomeOwners Alliance and carried out by YouGov in the summer of 2020, found that 71 per cent of those...
