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AdminOn 13th May the residential property market reopened with conveyancers, estate agents, surveyors and removal firms restarting their businesses. But you might be wondering - is this the right time to move house?
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AdminWhen you’re looking to buy a leasehold property it is important to be aware of the pros and cons. The leasehold scandal currently overshadowing the housing market, in which thousands of homeowners are trapped in new-build properties they cannot sell, highlights the importance of understanding the implications of a lease agreement before you buy a property.
Read more...Posted on February 27, 2020 by
AdminOver the last few years, residential property taxes have undergone significant changes with further reforms to come this year. Both individual homebuyers and property investors need to be aware of the potential impact of some of these changes. Here we provide an up-to-date overview of residential property taxes and what they could mean for you.
Read more...Posted on October 3, 2019 by
AdminDo you dream of spending this Christmas in a new property? With three months to go, there’s still time to make it a reality. The last working day you can complete a sale and move is Friday, 20 December.
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AdminA person who occupies land belonging to someone else without permission (that is, without a formal licence, lease or without verbal consent) is known as a squatter. If certain conditions are met, a squatter can actually become the lawful owner of land. If you’re a property owner, particularly if you own lots of land or if it’s not your usual place of residence, it would be wise to know what rights squatters have and how you can keep ownership of your land.
Read more...Posted on June 6, 2019 by
AdminWhile you were probably out enjoying the first day of summer on Saturday, the Tenant Fee Act 2019 (‘the Act’) came into force. The Act functions to crack down on unexpected fees from landlords and letting agents, and will impose hefty fines on anyone who fails to comply.
If you’re currently renting, or you’ve been thinking about entering into a tenancy agreement, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Some charges beyond your rent will still apply, but a lot more financial protections are now in place for tenants. Below QualitySolicitors looks at who is affected, what exactly the Act means, and what further implications there are for end of tenancy evictions.
Read more...Posted on March 11, 2019 by
AdminFraud is becoming an increasingly significant issue and is now one of the most commonly experienced crimes in the UK. According to the Office for National Statistics’ crime survey, there was an estimated 3.3 million cases of fraud in the year ending June 2018[1]. This high figure captures a broad range of fraud offences, including lower-harm cases. But fraud can have very significant impacts, particularly as the value of the scam increases. Property fraud is a real threat that buyers, sellers and solicitors need to be aware of to help ward-off would-be fraudsters.
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AdminBuying a property at auction has many benefits, particularly as it can be a simpler option than going through the usual route of lengthy and uncertain buying procedures. However, there is risk of losing out at an auction, especially if you are not fully prepared beforehand. Here, we give a full breakdown for first-time property bidders on how to prepare for an auction and how to snap up your desired property without a hitch.
Read more...Posted on June 13, 2018 by
AdminIf you’re looking to help your child onto the property ladder, you’re not alone. The Bank of Mum and Dad has been ranked as a key rival to the ninth biggest mortgage lender in the UK, with a collective £6.5 billion floated on the property market in 2017 to help loved ones attain that first home dream.
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AdminWe have all seen the adverts on the television for online estate agents who are apparently “real” estate agents even though they don’t have an office on the high street, and we are all concerned about overpaying for a service. This is particularly true when buying or selling a property. It is a very expensive time. There are lots of costs to be mindful of, not just the legal fees but moving costs, new furniture, and it all adds up rather rapidly.
Read more...The sun is out and the local ice-cream seller is selling so many 99s, he’s preparing for early retirement to Monte Carlo. Your children have finally got the idea that eating salad and fruit won’t turn them into hamsters, sparing you from slaving in a hot kitchen. You’ve opened your second bottle of sun-protection of the summer. What can possibly go wrong?
Read more...Dealing with the death of a family member is always very difficult, both emotionally and practically, especially if you are the one who has to make all the arrangements. Issues and wills can often add a great deal of stress to the situation especially when you or someone you care for was not properly provided for in the will or the will is being challenged by someone else.
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