Home buying is a stressful process and finding out just how much your credit score affects your ability to secure a mortgage adds an entirely new level of anxiety. Credit scores aren’t just about earning a lot of money or having a specific amount of savings in the bank. In fact, neither of these factors influence your score credit rating […]
In part one, we summarised the many conveyancing fees associated with buying a property in the UK. There are a few additional fees to consider when buying a leasehold home. Because there is so much more work to be done when dealing with this type of property, conveyancers often add an additional fee. Compared to freehold houses, the sample of […]
The average conveyancing amount for purchasing a home is £1,040, while the average conveyancing fee for selling one is £1,000. When purchasing and selling a property at the average UK price of £267,000, this covers the solicitor’s legal fees plus conveyancing expenses, along with 20 per cent VAT. These are estimates based on a survey of conveyancing costs across the […]
Putting in an offer on a house is the first step towards securing your beautiful new home and it can be quite daunting, particularly for first time buyers who are new to the housing market. With so much money at stake, you want to be sure that you get the best possible deal. Doing this means seeking a fine balance […]
Making an offer on a house is the first step towards securing a beautiful new home. It can be quite a daunting process, particularly for first time buyers who are brand new to the housing market. With so much money at stake, you want to get the best possible deal, however, doing this means seeking a fine balance between […]
Buying or selling a property requires multiple processes and various documents. Even if you want to be hands-on with everything in the procedure, specific tasks are best left to the professionals’ hands. One of which is conveyancing. If you have been searching for articles about property buying or selling, you might have come across this term many times. A Look […]
Being A First Time Buyer During A Pandemic A survey of 2,000 first time buyers in the UK has shown that 76% feel worried, confused and angered at how Covid-19 has affected their home ownership aspirations. 65% of first-time buyers feel it is ‘impossible’ to get on the property ladder and more than half (62%) have opted to save for […]
Buying a new home is complicated enough so the last thing you need is what seems like a whole new language to learn, just to get through the process. From gazumping to title deeds, there is a whole lot of jargon involved that seems like it was specifically designed to confuse you. This is why we have put together a […]
New build homes are a great option for many people, whether a first time buyer or a growing family. However, there are a few common problems many new build buyers aren’t prepared for. NHBC warranties do not cover workmanship and quality finishes which is why many people decide to invest in a ‘snagging survey’, to make sure you are happy […]
