Category: Selling your home
What happens if you have lost your title deeds and want to sell your home?
If you are thinking of selling your home, you may be concerned if you do not know where your title deeds are. We take a look at the process for dealing with lost title deeds. When you decide to sell, you can start putting documentation together for your solicitor straight away. This can include filling...
Energy-efficient homes hold their value better
Research carried out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has found that despite a fall in the average UK house price towards the end of 2022, homes with energy efficiency measures appear to be keeping their value. RICS questioned a range of surveyors and estate agents to compile the report, finding that 61%...
How an estate agent will value your property
If you are selling your home, the first step is usually to ask an estate agent to value the property. We explain what they look for and how they arrive at their valuation. The agent will take into account a number of points, from the area you live in to the likely work needed on...
Nearly half of UK house buyers lose possessions during their move
Research carried out by insurance company Admiral has found that nearly half of home movers lose items during their house move, some of them valuable or irreplaceable. The insurer teamed up with removals experts to look at the extent of the problem and list some tips to avoid it. The study found that 47% of...
Advising utility companies and other authorities that you are moving home
If you are moving home, you will have a long list of organisations to contact. We take a look at how to advise the local authority and utility companies of your new address and avoid the potential difficulties and penalties that could arise if this isn’t done properly. As soon as you exchange contracts and...
Options for silver movers
For those who are at the stage in their lives where they no longer need a large home, there are a range of options available. Moving to a smaller property can offer substantial benefits and the chance to live in a vibrant community with help available for the future. Many older couples end up living...
Taking the stress out of moving home
The process of moving house can be stressful, but by taking a few steps to prepare properly for moving day, you can make things easier. We share our top tips for a smooth move to your new home. On completion day, you will be able to collect the keys to your new home from the...
Common delays in conveyancing and how to avoid them
If you are buying or selling a property, you probably want to avoid unnecessary delays. As well as dragging a transaction out, delays can risk a chain collapsing. We take a look at the best way to keep your sale or purchase moving. Working with experienced conveyancing solicitors Manchester can help you avoid common delays...
Should you extend your home or move house?
As your needs change over time, you may find you wish you had more space or a different type of space at home. We take a look at whether it might work best to extend your existing accommodation or whether moving house would be a better option. If you have started working from home or...
