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What to check during a second property viewing
Your first viewing of a property will give you a general impression of the condition of the home, its location and the layout and size of the rooms and garden. At a second viewing, it is time to take an in-depth look to make sure there are no nasty surprises later on. After your first...
What you need to know before buying a listed building
Listed buildings are often very attractive and buying one can be tempting. But the rules surrounding what you can and can’t do are strict and you need to go into a purchase with your eyes open. We take a look at what listed building ownership entails. A listed building is included on the list of...
How does a gifted deposit for a house purchase work?
With house prices continuing to make buying a first home difficult, many people are given money towards the purchase by parents and other close relatives. When using a gifted deposit there are a number of steps to go through to satisfy lender and other legal requirements. You should also consider the legal implications of a...
Should I buy a house with solar panels?
Many homes now have solar panels and with energy bills a concern, they are more attractive than ever. But before you commit to buying a home with solar panels already installed, there are certain points you need to be aware of. Solar panels provide free or cheap electricity for your home and reduce the need...
Can you exchange contracts and complete on the same day?
If you are buying or selling a property, the agreement does not become legally binding until contracts are exchanged. We take a look at what this means and whether exchange and completion can happen simultaneously. When someone buys a property, there is a substantial amount of work to be done beforehand. All of this must...
Buying a building plot
If you want to build your own dream home, the first step is buying the right plot of land. There is a lot to consider before you agree to a purchase and it is vital that all of the preliminary work is done to ensure that your build goes as smoothly as possible. There are...
The value of all UK property – and who could afford to buy it
Residential property market analysts at TwentyCi have been having some fun looking at the total value of all of the property in the UK and asking how much of it some of the world’s richest individuals could afford. The UK currently has just under 31 million residential properties, with the average property price standing at...
Joint buyer sole proprietor mortgages
With increasing financial input from parents and other family members to help young people onto the property ladder, joint buyer sole proprietor mortgages are a popular option. We take a look at how they work and what they entail. For many young people, buying their first home would be difficult without financial support from parents...
Exchange of contracts checklist
Once contracts are exchanged in your house purchase, you are legally bound to go ahead with your move. This is the point at which you will need to start seriously organising everything in readiness for completion day. Our checklist sets out some of the main issues to deal with. Insure your new property You should...
