A tenant’s guide to moving into your first home away from home
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020 | Buying
Moving out of your family home for the first time is a big step. It can be exciting, emotional and daunting when taking on the new responsibilities involved with moving into your first home. We’ve put together a helpful guide to help you...
Buying property through auction: what you need to know
Posted on Monday, September 7, 2020 | Buying
Whether you're a pro or new to buying property, it can be a daunting experience with various obstacles along the way. However, buying at auction offers many benefits to homebuyers that you may not expect, including enhanced security and...
As the Government announces the Stamp Duty Land Tax Holiday, raising the threshold to £500,000 with immediate effect, the chance for buyers to purchase property exempt of tax is a valuable opportunity. With the initiative in place until...
Stamp Duty Land Tax - The new temporary reduced rates explained
Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | Buying
With immediate effect the new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold of £500,000 will apply and will run until 31 March 2021. This means any buyer purchasing a primary residential property between 8 July 2020 and 31 March 2021, up to the...
There is no doubt that the past few months have had a significant effect on the UK and people's lives. The pandemic and subsequent lockdown has initiated unprecedented challenges which have affected us all. Some changes have been positive,...
Although in some parts of the UK, lockdown is easing and estate agents have been allowed to return to conducting business more traditionally, the Government guidelines released on 12th May stipulate that a prospective buyer or tenant should...
A guide to house hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on Friday, June 5, 2020 | Buying
As we continue to operate in uncertain times unsurprisingly, many are considering moving home or relocating altogether. Whether you're looking for a home with a garden, a dedicated workspace, or more space in general, we've got you covered....
Buyer Beware: Serious Building Problems That A Home Survey Will Detect
Posted on Thursday, November 7, 2019 | Buying
The legal principle of caveat emptor (‘let the buyer beware’) may date back centuries but it still applies to today’s conveyancing process. It puts the onus squarely on the buyer to find out if there are any physical defects...
