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6 Legal Issues That Slow Down a Traditional Sale But Not a Cash Buyer in 2026

Jack Malnick | 28 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
Mortgage-funded property sales in England and Wales involve an additional layer of due diligence that cash sales don't require. The buyer's lender runs its own valuation survey, insists on specific…
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A Seller’s Guide to Getting a Cash Offer on a Non-Standard Construction Property in the UK

Jack Malnick | 26 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
Non-standard construction (NSC) is the collective term used by UK mortgage lenders and insurers for properties built using materials or methods outside the conventional brick-and-tile or stone-and-slate categories. Common NSC…
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How to Sell a House With Party Wall Issues Without Delaying Completion in 2026

Jack Malnick | 24 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 governs how building owners in England and Wales must notify neighbours before carrying out specific works affecting shared walls, boundary walls, or excavations near…
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What Happens If You Sell a Leasehold Property With Unapproved Alterations?

Jack Malnick | 22 October, 2026 | 6 minutes
Most UK long leases contain alteration covenants requiring the leaseholder to obtain written consent from the freeholder before carrying out works, typically through a formal Licence to Alter. Where works…
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Your 2026 Guide to Selling a House With Contaminated Land for Cash

Jack Malnick | 20 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
Contaminated land in UK property law is governed by Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which places primary responsibility for remediation on the person who caused the contamination…
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How to Sell a House Fast When You’re Behind on Council Tax

Jack Malnick | 19 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
Council tax arrears in England and Wales follow a specific enforcement sequence set out in the Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992. A missed instalment triggers a reminder notice,…
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Can You Sell a Property With a Flying Freehold to a Cash Buyer in the UK?

Jack Malnick | 18 October, 2026 | 6 minutes
A flying freehold describes a situation where part of one freehold property extends over or under another freehold property. Common UK examples include an upstairs bedroom projecting over a neighbour's…
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How to Sell a House Fast When You’re Downsizing in Later Life

Jack Malnick | 17 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
ONS and English Housing Survey data for 2026 show that around 40% of UK homeowners aged 65 and over live in properties with more bedrooms than they actively use, and…
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How to Sell a House With an Agricultural Restriction Fast Without an Estate Agent

Jack Malnick | 16 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
Agricultural occupancy conditions (AOCs) attached to UK rural dwellings restrict occupation to people whose primary employment is or was in agriculture or forestry, together with specified dependants. These conditions were…
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Can a Landlord Sell a House If the Council Is Paying the Rent?

Jack Malnick | 15 October, 2026 | 7 minutes
Rent paid by the local council on behalf of a tenant usually comes through the housing element of Universal Credit (for most working-age claimants since the 2016 to 2024 rollout)…
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5 Reasons a Cash Buyer Is Better Than an Auction for a Problem Property in the UK

Jack Malnick | 14 October, 2026 | 6 minutes
Property auctions in the UK handle roughly 25,000 to 35,000 lots per year across traditional and modern method formats, with sell-through rates typically running 70% to 85% depending on market…
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Can You Sell a Tenanted Property If the Tenant Refuses Viewings?

Jack Malnick | 13 October, 2026 | 6 minutes
Every assured tenancy and assured shorthold tenancy in England and Wales carries an implied covenant of quiet enjoyment, which gives the tenant the right to occupy the property without unreasonable…
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