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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...
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...
What to do if your property has asbestos
Many properties have asbestos present, in places such as walls, insulation, piping and garage roofs. It is no longer legal to use asbestos when constructing property and it cannot generally be removed by anyone without a licence. If you have asbestos at your property or you wish to buy a property where asbestos is present,...
Flat ownership and the right to manage
If you own a flat, the freehold may be owned by the landlord. This means that the landlord will generally be responsible for carrying out tasks such as arranging for the common areas and the fabric of the property to be kept in good condition, arranging buildings insurance and organising contractors to carry out works....
