One of my favourite questions, how long is a piece of string? I have completed a matter in 4 weeks before and likewise a matter in 4 months. And no, the length of the chain is not necessarily an indicator of timescales being longer or shorter.
Have you been left feeling confused by the Help to Buy ISA? How can you use the Help to Buy ISA bonus and where are the funds sent? Shelly Pill explains the ins and outs of the Help to Buy ISA.
A Conveyancer is someone who specialises in the legal aspect of transferring property from one person to another and can help you through the process of selling buying or mortgaging a property. A Conveyancer can also be a Solicitor, licensed Conveyancer or a Chartered Legal Executive.
It is possible to request a refund of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you paid the higher rate of tax when purchasing an additional property. A claim can now be made within 12 months of the sale of the previous main residence...
Christmas is a notorious time for the housing market to grind to a halt. If you’re looking for your selling/buying process to be speedy, it’s important that you consider this when you decide to move.
Restrictive covenants are rules or conditions written into title deeds which dictate what you can and cannot do with a property. It is a common misconception that you can do what you like with your property. People often forget about or are not aware of the existence of restrictive covenants lurking within their title.
Points to consider when selling part of your garden land for development...
If you are in the process of purchasing a property that is not connected to a mains sewer but is instead served by a septic tank, there have been some recent changes to the law that you need to be aware of.
Protecting Against Property Fraud. There are many issues to consider when purchasing a property: which mortgage to go for, whether to have a survey, booking a removal company, to name just a few. The good news is you can take steps to protect your property from being fraudulently sold or mortgaged.
To some extent, everyone knows what the average time to exchange/completion is; but each transaction is different. Each has its own unique set of requirements and each can go wrong (or indeed right) in all manner of ways.
