Choosing a solicitor is an important part of the selling process. And you might wonder if you should use your estate agent’s solicitor. Often, when...
Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson has suggested that the burden of stamp duty – paid when a property is sold – should be switched...
In an attempt to end the abuse of the leasehold system in the UK, the Government’s Housing Minister, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP announced...
Is it illegal to sell a house with asbestos in the UK? It’s a good question to ask if you’re considering moving home. Asbestos was...
If you are selling your home and not asking “What do you have to disclose when selling a house in the UK?”, then you really...
Labour has unveiled plans that would see indefinite tenancies being introduced should they be returned to government. John Healey, the shadow housing secretary, says the...
Property buying companies have been around since the early 00’s, offering homeowners the chance to sell their property quickly for cash. What initially seems like...
Selling a home is a stressful process. And selling a house without FENSA certificate can add to this stress. It would be fair to say...
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...
As part of its commitment to drive up safety standards in the private rented sector, the Government has announced tough new regulations relating to electrical...
While the raffling of homes has grown in popularity, one couple has been forced to abandon their raffling plans after the Gambling Commission stepped in....
Are you strapped for cash and want to make some extra money? If you have a spare room you don’t really use, why not use...
According to a survey commissioned by Butterfield Mortgages, almost a quarter of participants stated, that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the reason, why...
As of October 1st 2018, new rules are in force regarding licensing for HMO properties. HMOs, or houses in multiple occupation, will now be subject...
All property agents who deal with privately rented properties will be required to sign up to a new scheme that aims to protect both renters’...
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...
