“Treat your family like friends and your friends like family”… Sounds ideal, but when it comes to buying property, like anything else, money can often cause problems. First time buyers are still at a disadvantage and are often left...
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Leasehold houses have received a lot of negative attention in the news recently and we are exploring the reasons why. Traditionally, things seemed quite clear cut; houses were normally sold with freehold titles, flats with leasehold titles. So...
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Have you checked the number of years left on your Lease? Do you own a flat that you either reside in or rent out? You may have owned your flat for some considerable time and not given much thought to the unexpired term of the lease, or perhaps...
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Few people have the capital available to purchase a property without a mortgage these days. Mortgages not only assist with purchasing residential and commercial property, but the mortgage market also plays a major part in the world economy. ...
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This article is about flying freeholds. And no, we are not suffering from hallucinations in our office and seeing properties float past our windows. Flying freeholds are a genuine legal term and can cause property owners considerable...
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Christmas and New Year are a golden time for romance, and many couples choose this time of year to make plans for the future. 2018 seems to have a magical ring to it, given we are looking forward to another royal wedding thanks to Prince Harry...
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Due to the age of this post, the law may not still be relevant and as such the information out of date. Please refer to this page and this blog for more up-to-date information. Earlier this year, The Times reported that an 81-year-old...
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Getting on the property ladder is becoming tougher, especially in London and the Southeast. Increasingly people are choosing to buy with a partner or friends, pooling resources together to make that crucial first home purchase. Buying a...
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The Government has released a consultation paper entitled, Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market, aimed at drastically reducing ground-rents and banning leaseholds on new-build houses. There has been a trend over the past few years...
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Are you in the process of buying your first home? If so, the conveyancing process may seem a little mystifying. However, being in possession of some top tips and understanding the conveyancing process can help you dodge some of the common...
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