If you’re planning to sell a house in the UK, you might have come across the term “Energy Performance Certificate” (EPC). Often, homeowners are faced with a range of questions, ranging from how to get an EPC, to how much does an EPC cost? If you’re unsure about whether you need an EPC to sell […]
Selling a house with a septic tank requires careful attention to legal requirements, maintenance responsibilities, and buyer expectations. Whether you are preparing to list your home or in the middle of trying to sell, understanding the ins and outs of septic systems can help streamline your sale and avoid potential pitfalls. In this guide, we’ll […]
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When you think of retirement properties, you probably think of homes for older people, perhaps with assisted living. However, many young people are now considering them as potential investment opportunities. The question is: can a young person buy a retirement property? The short answer is yes, but it’s not completely straightforward. Whilst ownership is usually […]
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If you own a leasehold property, you have the right to occupy the home for the duration of the lease, but you do not own the land it sits on. When the lease term expires or becomes too short, you may need to extend or renew it to maintain your rights to the property. In […]
The term ‘peppercorn ground rent’ (or simply peppercorn rent) may sound unusual, but it plays a significant role in the world of property leasing. Peppercorn rent has become an essential concept in leasehold property law, especially with recent changes in legislation regarding ground rent in the UK. In this blog post, we will tell you […]
If selling your house is on the horizon, there’s plenty for you to be thinking about. Mortgage applications, conveyancing, asking prices, viewings and so much more. One thing you might forget about though is fixing that broken window or rehanging that dodgy door. And then you worry that come viewing day, your sales opportunities are […]
There are so many things to think about when selling a property, but one issue that often raises questions is the presence of asbestos. Will asbestos stop a house sale? Asbestos was widely used in UK construction before being banned in 1999 due to its serious health risks. While its presence doesn’t automatically stop a […]
Inheriting property can be a journey full of emotional and practical ups and downs. While it’s a privilege to receive such an asset, it also comes with significant responsibilities, especially when you’re considering how to transfer ownership of an inherited property. Whether you plan to live in the property, sell it, or gift it to […]
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If you own a buy-to-let property and are considering selling, you will need to think about the tenants before you start putting up the for-sale signs. You have specific rules and responsibilities to adhere to as a landlord and simply evicting a tenant to sell a property is not allowed. Landlords cannot evict tenants just […]
Selling a house can be a slow process and one filled with a host of legal hurdles to navigate. Quite often, one of the most common things to slow down any sale is a survey. With surveyors spotting defects with properties, and then compiling a report to disclose their findings, it can take substantial time […]
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Time is of the essence in property, so it pays to be fully up to speed with the processes you may encounter. Remortgaging is a property process that can take time, but do it right, follow our guide, and all should run smoothly. Typically, it takes 4-8 weeks to remortgage, but things can slow it […]
We get it. The process of selling your parents’ house after they’ve passed away is full of practical and emotional challenges. To anyone else, your parents’ house is just bricks and mortar. But to you, it’s full of memories of your family. And if you’re here, reading this, perhaps you’re trying to find the best […]