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...
Tips for buying a hotel
Buying any type of commercial property and the business that comes with it, can be challenging. The hospitality industry though, is one of the most competitive and stressful industries to get into. However, it can be very rewarding when it is done properly. Both in...
Green Lease: What you should know
A green lease imposes environmental responsibilities on a landlord and their tenants. These obligations are in addition to the contractual arrangements for use of the assets. Green leases are typically a kind of commercial lease. They’re designed to reduce carbon...