Category: General
Is Your Home Ready for a New Year Sale? The Complete Guide
As the new year unfolds, it’s a prime opportunity for homeowners to consider embarking on a journey of selling their properties and ushering in a fresh chapter in their lives. If you’re contemplating putting your house on the market, now is the perfect time to start preparing. A well-prepared home not only attracts potential buyers...
Buying a property with an absent freeholder
If you are buying or you already own a leasehold property and the freeholder is absent or cannot be identified, this can cause problems. We take a look at the situation and how to deal with the difficulties it can create. The freeholder, also referred to as the landlord, has a range of obligations in...
10 top ways to improve your credit score before buying a property
If you are hoping to secure a mortgage to buy a property, it is crucial to check that your credit score is as healthy as possible. We look at how to improve your score, giving you access to the best possible mortgage deals. Securing a good interest rate for your mortgage can save you a...
House prices falling at steepest rate for 14 years
Figures released by the country’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax have revealed that UK house prices fell at their sharpest rate for 14 years. The data revealed that an average UK home has fallen in price by £14,000 to £279,659 in just one year. In August alone there was a drop of 4.6% compared to the...
Government grants of £7,500 available for heat pumps
The government is promoting the installation of heat pumps in homes to replace boilers, with vouchers being offered to homeowners who wish to make the switch. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that qualifying for a heat pump grant will be simplified and financial assistance made more widely available. The vouchers...
How do I deal with a boundary dispute?
Boundary disputes can quickly become bitter, making living next door to your neighbour difficult and stressful...
How do I deal with a boundary dispute?
Boundary disputes can quickly become bitter, making living next door to your neighbour difficult and stressful. If you are involved in a disagreement over a boundary, you are strongly advised to try and resolve it promptly before the situation deteriorates. Boundary disputes can be complex and it is not often possible to establish exactly where...
Tree preservation orders explained
Tree preservation orders prevent work from being carried out to a tree unless the local authority has consented. Breach of a tree preservation order is a criminal offence and is punishable by an unlimited fine. If you are buying a property that has a tree that is subject to a tree preservation order (TPO), you...
What are restrictive covenants in property law?
If you own your own home or you are thinking of buying, you may be aware of restrictive covenants. These are legally binding conditions that limit how you can use the property in some way. When a property is initially built and sold, the landowner has the option of including restrictive covenants in the document...
