November 22 2023
How do I deal with a boundary dispute?
Boundary disputes can quickly become bitter, making living next door to your neighbour difficult and stressful...
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November 14 2023
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...
November 08 2023
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...
November 02 2023
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...
October 30 2023
Halloween Scares: 10 Ways Your Home Can Spook Buyers
With Halloween approaching, it’s time to delve into the eerie realm of real estate and explore how your seemingly normal home can send buyers running in terror. While haunted houses, ghostly apparitions, and creepy dolls might top the list of scary factors, there are mundane yet spine-chilling aspects that can haunt potential buyers this season....
October 17 2023
Understanding the different types of survey
If you are buying a property, you probably know that it is always recommended that you have a survey carried out, but you might not know exactly what sort of survey you need. We take a look at the different types of surveys available and when they are used. A survey is important when buying...
October 11 2023
Drop in rates of property sales falling through
Estate agency marketing firm Spectre has published a report showing that fewer property sales are falling through than in recent years. The Spectre Q2 Market Report compared figures from 2022 and 2021 along with an average figure for the past five years. Although there was a spike in property sales falling through after the mini-budget...
October 04 2023
Beware of expensive privacy claims if your video doorbell breaches data protection laws
With doorbell cameras more popular than ever, we look at the risks to owners if they capture footage of neighbours and the properties nearby. Doorbell cameras can be useful, particularly for homeowners who are out. A notification on the owner’s phone will let them know that someone is outside their home. They can check who...
September 27 2023
7 Mortgage Myths
If you are thinking of buying a property with a mortgage, you may have questions about some of the things you have heard about mortgages. We take a look at some of the most common mortgage myths. 1. You need to find a property before you start thinking about a mortgage While you will not...
