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Conveyancing In 2020 When you buy a property, whether it be your first or just one of many, there are a number of issues that may arise surrounding the conveyancing process that throw a spanner in the works. To make you aware of the nasty surprises that could be lurking around the corner, we have […]
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When buying a new home, and for first time buyers in particular, one of the first questions people ask their conveyancing solicitor is ‘how long will it take to complete on my property?’. It can seem like a long, drawn-out affair. It can be. It’s not completely unheard of for it to take up to […]
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What Is Equity Release? As a property owner, your home might be your biggest asset. It is likely that this is where all your savings are tied up in it. Equity release is a means of staying in your property while taking back a lump sum or a monthly income, from the money tied up […]
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Landlords and Tenants – Everything you need to know about the ‘Tenant Fees Act 2019′ On 1st June 2019, the Tenant Fees Act came into force. The Act controls what payments a landlord or letting agent are allowed to request from tenants. It also restricts what third-party charges a tenant or guarantor may be billed […]
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If you are buying a home in England or Northern Ireland and paying more than £125,000 (or more than £40,000 for second homes), then you will have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to HMRC . This applies to both freehold and leasehold properties and whether you are buying outright or using a mortgage. […]
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Buy to let properties have always been popular investments, especially over the past 20/30 years. Buying a property to let is exactly what it sounds like: you purchase a residential property with the intention of letting it out for a profit. When you buy a property to let, you become a landlord. When you become […]
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The UK property market fluctuates at different times of the year. There are times of year that the experts believe it is best to sell a property and ones during which it is best to stay put. So what does that mean for you as a buyer or seller? Here is all the info you […]
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Government Help To Buy Home Ownership Schemes in 2020. Potential buyers can find it difficult to secure enough finance to purchase a property of their own. From saving for a deposit to conveyancing solicitors fees there are mounting costs which make home ownership feel like a distant dream. Although the Help to Buy ISA was […]
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A Timeline For Buying A House 2019 When buying a new home, and for first time buyers in particular, one of the first questions people ask their conveyancing solicitor is ‘how long will it take to complete on my property?’. It can seem like a long, drawn-out affair. It can be. It’s not completely unheard […]
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Exchange And Completion – What Happens Now? You may have had an offer on a property accepted but until you have exchanged contracts, your move is not yet guaranteed. Here is our guide on what is involved in exchanging and completing on your new home. What Does It Mean To ‘Exchange Contracts’? When you exchange […]
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Conveyancing In 2020 - What Unwelcome Su 9th January 2020 -
A Timeline For Buying A House 7th January 2020 -
What is Equity Release and How does it W 7th January 2020 -
What is the ‘Tenant Fees Act 2019’? 6th January 2020