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There are a lot of questions you may be asking yourself when it comes to choosing your conveyancing solicitor. One of those will likely be: Do I Need To Use A Local Solicitor To Buy Or Sell My House? This article will hopefully help you come to a decision about this… When it comes to […]
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According to the latest Hometrack report, Bristol prices soared by 11.2 per cent last year, meaning the average property price has risen to £238,200. This is a bigger increase than even Oxford or Cambridge, and not far off London’s 13.3 per cent growth. This is despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by Brexit. Buy To Let […]
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New research from housebuilder Strata suggests that UK house hunters view up to eight houses before making an offer on their new home. This indicates that potential buyers are taking more time to explore their options than they have previously, with more hours spent viewing and researching before making a final decision. On average, buyers […]
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Property worth at least £56bn is currently ‘secretly owned’ in the UK, according to Land Registry data, and likely worth more than £100bn when inflation is taken into consideration. This is according to new analysis carried out by anti-corruption organisation Global Witness. More than 87,000 properties are owned by anonymous companies registered in tax havens, […]
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When the time comes to find a conveyancing solicitor you will have a lot of information thrust your way, all of it designed to entice you to use a particular service or practitioner. Interpreting it all and making the correct decision on who to use is vital. You will often find yourself comparing several conveyancing […]
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Buying and selling houses involves a lot of complicated legal processes; referred to in a number of technical ways. We’ve put together a glossary of common terms to help you understand your conveyancing journey. Abstract of Title This is a schedule listing the documents that set out the history of ownership of a property. Adopted […]
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There are several types of searches. Let us break them down for you:This is a question a lot of people ask when buying a house. The problem is, there is no exact time limit. In the UK, searches usually take between six and eight weeks but because they rely on other people this is like […]
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A 100% mortgage is a loan for the entire cost of the property you are buying. 100% mortgages were commonplace in the early 2000s, but relegated to history when the credit crunch hit in 2007. After this, mortgages for 100% began to rapidly disappear from the market. 100% mortgages were completely withdrawn from the market […]
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Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax you have to pay when you purchase a property that costs over £125,000 in England and Northern Ireland. It was introduced to replace what was known as Stamp Duty in 2003. SDLT is not the same as stamp duty; it is a transfer tax charged on “land […]
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Saving for a deposit is usually the first step towards buying your own home If you’re currently renting a property, it might seem impossible to save enough for a place of your own, especially when you are paying out not only rent, but other living expenses too. Here’s our top 8 tips to make saving […]
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What Is Conveyancing 8th July 2019 -
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