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Why do solicitors take so long to exchange contracts?

Why Do Solicitors Take So Long To Exchange Contracts?

The conveyancing process is one of the most frustrating parts of buying a house. But, why do solicitors take so long to exchange contracts? As...

Best Watering Lances

5 Best Watering Lances For Your Garden

If you want to ensure your garden always looks its best, you need to ensure you look after it. This involves watering the plants as...

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Bank Of Mum And Dad One Of UK’s Biggest Mortgage Lenders

A recent survey conducted by Legal and General (L&G) suggests that parents are spending so much money helping their children onto the housing ladder that...

Average Asking Price 2.6% Higher Than In January This Year

Average Asking Price 2.6% Higher Than In January This Year

18 July 2023 – Despite house prices having fallen slightly in July compared to June, the average asking price is still 2.6% higher this month...

Countrywide Estate Agents

Countrywide Continues To Face Financial Difficulties

Estate agency Countrywide continues to face turbulent times, with the announcement that a number of branches are to close, accompanied by a harsh tumble in...

How To Think Like A Thief To Protect Your Home

How To Think Like A Thief To Protect Your Home

A burglary in your home can have profound financial and psychological effects for the victims. Your home is your castle, so when a stranger violates...

Chris Salmon - Quittance Legal Services

Industry Insights #15: Chris Salmon – Quittance Legal Services

In yet another ‘lockdown special’ we caught up with Chris Salmon, Operations Director at Quittance Legal services to find out what impact COVID-19 is having...

Local Land Charges Go Digital by 2025

Local Land Charges Go Digital by 2025

HM Land Registry (HMLR) has set 2025 as deadline to implement a fully digital local land charges (LLC) service for England and Wales. To bring...

Should You Buy A House With A Septic Tank In The UK?

Buying A House With A Septic Tank: What To Look Out For

If you’re looking to buy a property that’s a little more rural, you may have to make the decision whether you are happy to buy...

Brexit Effect On Property Market

Brexit Continues To Impact Property Market

With less than a year until Britain is expected to leave the European Union, it appears that the impact of Brexit on the property market...

Selling A House With Bats In The Roof

Selling A House With Bats In The Roof

If you are thinking of selling a house with bats in the roof, then you may be worried that no buyers will be interested, and...

easyProperty Review

easyProperty Review

Rated #11 Best Online Estate Agent Overall Rating: 7.8 Value For Money = 7.6 Customer Support = 8.1 Reputation = 7.8 PROS: CONS: easyProperty Review...

Is External Wall Insulation A Good Idea?

Is External Wall Insulation A Good Idea?

As a homeowner, you may be wondering whether installing external wall insulation is a good idea, and here we examine the pros and cons. External...

mortgage interest rate rule

Bank Of England Plans To Scrap Interest Rate Rule For Mortgages

The Bank intends to abolish the rule that borrowers must be able to afford a rate rise of three percentage points. The Bank of England...

Government Housing Experts

Government Unveils Plans To Raise Property Agent Standards

The Government announced plans on Friday for a new body of experts tasked with raising property agent standards. Chaired by Lord Best, the new working...

More Buyers Accept Ultra-Long Mortgages Due To High Rates

More Buyers Accept Ultra-Long Mortgages Due To High Rates

Research suggests that mortgage rates have seen the highest increase since March of this year. As a result, more and more homebuyers are forced to...

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