What are the landlord’s responsibilities under a commercial lease?
Many individuals like the idea of buying a commercial property and renting it out, which is understandable – in the right circumstances it can be a very lucrative opportunity. However, what often isn’t considered enough is the responsibilities you take on when you...
Selling a property at auction: What you need to know
Selling a property at auction can be a great option for homeowners who are looking for quick sale or have a troublesome house that isn’t selling the conventional way. However, there is a lot to consider when selling a property at auction and it’s important to have all...
Can you use the same conveyancer for buying and selling?
If you’re buying or selling a property you will naturally want to make the process, go as quickly and smoothly as possible. The question of whether the same conveyancer can be used for buying and selling is one that comes up frequently as many people believe this can...
What is gazumping and how do you avoid it?
When you’ve made the offer on your perfect home and get the exciting news that it has been accepted you might think that’s all the stress and challenges over. That might very well be the case but sometimes gazumping can occur which will be a major setback and a big...
5 tips for buying a house to rent
Buying houses to rent out is a very popular investment in the UK, as it can provide a stable and reasonably high level of income depending on how many properties are in your portfolio. If you’re just getting started with buy to let though, it can be difficult to know...
How important is location when buying commercial property?
When you’re buying a house, you consider the location it is in and how beneficial that area is to you, and the same applies to commercial property. In fact, it might be even more important to choose the right location when making a commercial investment as the success...
What does vacant possession mean?
If you are buying or selling a property, you might have come across the term ‘vacant possession’ as you start that journey. Whether a property is being sold with or without vacant possession it will have implications for the buyer. So, it’s important to know exactly...
What are commercial property standard enquiries?
At the start of any commercial property transaction, a prospective buyer will likely want to make enquiries to the seller in order for them to understand the property better. These are known as standard enquiries and come as forms that the seller will fill in to...