If you are the landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) then you may require a licence. But when do you need an HMO...
The Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced an ‘ambitious strategy’ to tackle air pollution in the UK, in an attempt to reduce exposure to particulate...
The end of a relationship can be a difficult time. And having to deal with a divorce just adds to the stress, with so many...
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...
Knowing how to choose a chartered surveyor is important once you reach the stage where you need a survey carrying out on a property. That’s...
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...
Despite what you may have read, gazundering is nothing new. The phrase itself may only just have started becoming popular but the act itself has...
The number of empty properties in England rose 5.3% to 216,186 long term empty homes in the twelve months to October 2018 according to the...
In an attempt to make property more affordable for British residents, the Government plans to increase the stamp duty surcharge for foreign buyers. Theresa May...
Those homeowners looking to extend their properties will be able to do so quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application, with...
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...
When it comes to selling a property, there are many potentially stressful things that need to be done. One such thing is the legal transaction...
Buying a home is said to be one of life’s most stressful experiences, but while the process is easier for a home seller, there are...
Letting agents are costly and sometimes unreliable. But, how do you go about finding tenants without an agent? It’s a question that more and more...
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...
Selling a house means a lot of paperwork. It’s one of those unavoidable facts – and we’re afraid there’s no way around it. But what...
