Everything you need to know about buying a property in a conservation area
If you’ve found a property that you love and are keen to make an offer, but it’s situated in a conservation area. It’s important to know what that will mean for you if you become its new owner. Owning a house in a conservation area works a bit differently to when you...
How to put in an offer on a property: The process
Putting in an offer on a property is exciting, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. When you find a property you really love, you just want to get the keys and move in as soon as possible. However, there’s a process to submitting an offer on a property and getting...
Everything you need to know about buying a new build home
New build residential properties have a lot to offer prospective buyers. They can yield many benefits while adding an extra level of excitement to the conveyancing process. However, there are certain aspects of new build homes to be aware of if a sale is to go through...
Can the sale of a property be renegotiated during conveyancing?
Regardless of your position, you may feel it’s in your best interest to renegotiate the terms of a property sale. However, this can be a step backwards in the conveyancing process, leading to the move in date getting pushed back. Renegotiations should therefore be...
Do you pay capital gains tax on a remortgage?
Remortgaging can be highly beneficial to homeowners looking to get better rates or release equity from the property. However, many are put off and rule this option out because they think you’re required to pay capital gains tax (CGT) on a remortgage. Fortunately, you...
How long does it take to sell a business?
If you’re looking to sell your business, you’ll naturally want to complete the sale as quickly as possible. After all the next chapter or whatever you’re moving on to will be waiting. The exact length of time it will take to sell your business will depend on a number...
What is gazundering and is it legal?
Aside from being a funny and made-up sounding word, gazundering is a very real problem for UK property sellers. In the best case, it can leave sellers with less than what they perceive is their property’s true value. In the worst-case scenario gazundering can leave...
What is a property chain?
Growth in average UK house prices continues to fall. As such, there are likely to be more first-time buyers entering the market and facing the twists and turns of property chains. A property chain occurs when multiple home buyers and sellers are connected. They’re...