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Buying a home in a retirement village
Life in a retirement village can seem ideal, with a wide range of facilities and on-site care catered to the older generation. But it is important to understand exactly what you are entitled to and how much you will be paying so that you can make the right decision for your future. Retirement villages increasingly...
Best places to live in the UK for pet owners
For home buyers looking to buy somewhere that is ideal for their pet, house buying company WeBuyAnyHome has ranked 130 UK towns and cities in order of dog-friendliness. As a nation of dog lovers, finding somewhere suitable for a pet is often important. WeBuyAnyHome looked at factors such as the size of the average garden...
Can I pull out of a house sale or purchase if I want to?
If you decide partway through the conveyancing process that you no longer want to proceed, you may be able to pull out without sanctions. Pulling out of a sale or purchase before contracts are exchanged is possible, although you are likely to be liable for some of the costs that you have incurred, such as...
Research reveals which street names are most popular with buyers
New research into street names has found which type of road name is most popular with buyers and which streets are the priciest. Lucky homeowners living in a street ending with ‘Hill’ or ‘Garden’ have the highest average home prices, according to a study by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk. The research looked at trends...
What could you do with Boris Johnson’s make over budget?
With an investigation into the source of £58,000 said to have been paid towards the refurbishment of the prime minister’s flat at 11 Downing Street, estate and lettings agency Ascend Properties took a look at what the average UK homeowner could do with this sum. After a year spent largely at home, most people have...
Government help schemes for first time buyers
Two Government schemes were launched in April 2021 with the aim of helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder. First-time buyers with small deposits will be able to purchase a home under the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme, set to run from April 2021 until March 2023. The scheme, which replaces a previous similar...
Buying or selling a leasehold property
If you are buying or selling a leasehold property, you may find the conveyancing takes slightly longer than normal. The reason for this is the added information that will need to be provided. Most houses are freehold properties, while flats are usually leasehold. When a property is leasehold, the freehold is owned by the landlord...
How not to annoy the sellers of your dream home
With the property market buoyant and more buyers than there are properties for sale, it pays to get on the right side of your sellers right from the start. Estate agent comparison site Getagent.co.uk conducted research into sellers’ pet hates when it comes to buyers. Moving house can be a stressful experience and emotions can...
NEW expanded Client Services team
To support LPL’s growth over the last year we are delighted to announce the launch of our NEW expanded Client Services team. Head of Operations, Louise Stephens-Pantoja said “As LPL continues to grow, the need for more experienced client service staff to support a larger client base has become increasingly important. We strive to provide...
