Stamp Duty Increase
The increase in Stamp Duty for second homes is now only weeks away. Anyone buying a second property in England Wales and Northern Ireland ( after 31st March 2016) will [...]
Help To Buy made easy
Latest figures from Help to Buy show that 39,000 new builds have been purchased via the equity loan and NewBuy option, with 15,000 homes bought through the mortgage guarantee. Despite a [...]
The Deregulation Act 2015 brings important changes for Residential Landlords
Attention all Residential Landlords: the passing of legislation on the 26 March 2015 will affect you if you have not made the necessary changes already. All residential landlords now must [...]
Common Delays In Conveyancing
Moving house is a very stressful time for the vast majority of people. Because of the number of people involved in the transaction chain and the small timescale that things [...]
Social Media and Conveyancing
Social media channels have taken the world by storm. The vast majority of us have a Facebook or Twitter account It has not only provided additional channels of communication but [...]
How Important Is It To Have a Homebuyer’s Survey When You Buy Your New House or Flat?
According to MORI and Which magazine, 4 out of 5 Homebuyer’s do not have a full survey or a RICS Homebuyer’s Report and Valuation carried out on their new home [...]
What Is A Declaration of Trust?
The law allows you to make a statement about who will claim ownership of your assets when you pass away. It’s particularly important if your assets include land, but can [...]
10 Ways to Avoid Stress When Moving House
Moving house can be a very stressful. It’s never too early to think ahead when you are looking to buy or sell a property. Here are 10 ways to avoid [...]
A Couple of Questions about Conveyancing
Conveyancing is the technical term for the transfer of a legal title of property from one person to another. Conveyancing can also mean the granting of a mortgage. Conveyancing your [...]