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Hit For Six: Landlords in London Facing First Rent Decreases in Six Years

September 8, 2016

Source The on-going uncertainty surrounding the Brexit vote, coupled with a summer holiday slowdown, has led to a fall of more than £3,600 in average house prices across the whole of the UK. It has also been noted that the number of days to sell a property has increased in London and the south east […]

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Do You Know Your Homeowner Rights?

July 21, 2016

You’re in the midst of purchasing your dream home, or perhaps you’re already in your perfect property caught up in a whirlwind, but do you really know your rights when it comes to owning your own property? The experts at Taylor Rose have put together a note, below, of some of the key areas you […]

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What can go wrong in conveyancing?

February 26, 2016

This new contribution is based on conveyancing legal practice in the UK including warnings on what could go wrong. Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property from one owner to another. It sounds simple, but there are many things that can crop up along the way that can extend or totally disrupt the process- […]

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What you need to know about property investment

September 29, 2015

Property has helped many people fund a fantastic lifestyle. The shortage of properties has led to house prices shooting up dramatically over the years. The popularity of property investment is perhaps linked to the fact that many people see getting into property as a way of making a great deal of money for very little, […]

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What is adverse possession?

September 25, 2013

Adverse possession is terminology from property law that no real estate or landowner ever wants to have to get too familiar with. Adverse possession can be underway without a property owner even being aware of it and in extreme cases could result in the loss of the property. If you aren’t familiar with what adverse […]

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Buying a Property in Spain

July 31, 2013

Buying Property in Spain Many people think that buying a property in Spain is a nightmare, but if you follow some essential advice, you will see that it can be as an smooth and safe procedure, but first and before you get to the stage of making an offer seriously, there are a three important […]

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Help to Buy Schemes 2013: A Conveyancer’s Guide (+Special Webinar Offer!)

June 27, 2013

The New Help to Buy Scheme Earlier this year, the Government-backed ‘Help to Buy’ initiative was implemented amidst much commentary and some concern – but whilst it has its critics, the scheme has already had an average of about 500 people per week reserving homes. First-time buyers are having more difficulty than ever getting onto […]

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What To Do If Your House Is At Risk From Repossession

June 21, 2013

Feature post outlining what to do if your house is at risk of repossession. There are many ways to prevent repossession before it even gets close; you’ve just got to know the signs. The key is in the ability to ask for help, and not being proud or too embarrassed to get the help you […]

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A Guide to Conveyancing

May 28, 2013

Guest post outlining some of the considerations when hiring an experienced conveyancer in the UK. Do you know what conveyancing is? If you’ve ever bought or sold a property or piece of land, then you should do. Conveyancing refers to the process by which documents pertaining to the sale of property are exchanged. It covers […]

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How much does it really cost to move house?

March 13, 2013

Author: Zoopla.co.uk property news author Frances MacDonald has plenty of experience with buying and selling houses, but here she councils people about those hidden costs – such as stamp duty and solicitors’ fees for moving house – that can come as a nasty surprise when the larger amounts have already been agreed. When you’ve saved […]

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