Tag: house buying advice
First Time Buyer Guide
How LPL can help you buy your first home Becoming a first time buyer is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. At LPL, we know just how important it is to get the right support from day one. From helping you understand your finances to completing your legal paperwork, our team ensures you’re guided...
Mortgage news: cheaper mortgages available, and FCA considering simplifying mortgage rules
As interest rates continue to fall, all major lenders have fixed-rate deals available with interest rates of less than 4%. In other mortgage news, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched a public discussion on the future of the mortgage market. Reductions in interest rates charged by mortgage lenders are taking into account predicted future cuts...
How a Solicitor for Conveyancing Protects Your Property Investment
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you will ever make. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned property investor, safeguarding your investment throughout the transaction is crucial. This is where a solicitor for conveyancing plays a vital role. Conveyancing solicitors, like LPL, are legal experts who handle...
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Conveyancing Solicitors in the UK
When it comes to buying or selling property, choosing the best conveyancing solicitors is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A good conveyancing solicitor ensures that the legal aspects of your property transaction run smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal stress. But how do you find the best conveyancing solicitors for your needs? In this comprehensive...
A Guide to Understanding Average Conveyancing Fees in the UK
When buying or selling a property, conveyancing is a critical part of the process. It involves the legal transfer of property ownership from one party to another. One of the most common questions clients ask is, “What are the average conveyancing fees?” In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about conveyancing...
Energy minister confirms landlords must meet new EPC minimum rating
The new Under Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has confirmed that the government intends to bring in a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C for landlords. Labour promised in their election manifesto that all privately rented properties will be required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard by 2030...
Understanding Squatters’ Rights
A squatter may sometimes be able to claim ownership of property if certain conditions are met. Also referred to as adverse possession, squatting does not need to be occupation of a whole house, it could be of a small area of land, such as a parking area or part of a garden. If you are...
What to look out for when buying a coastal home
For many people, buying a coastal home and living by the sea would be a dream come true. But it pays to be aware of the implications of coast living and understand one or two potential drawbacks. We look at some of the points to take into consideration before taking the plunge. A seaside home...
Buying a repossessed property from a lender or receiver
As figures reveal a rise in repossessions in 2024, we look at the option of buying a repossessed property from a lender or a receiver. It is often the case that a repossessed property is cheaper than buying from owners. Lenders will be keen to realise their asset, pay off the mortgage and return the...
