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What should I do if my planning application is refused?

January 8, 2013

If you believe your planning application has been unfairly declined you may be able to make a planning permission appeal. Before you begin processing an appeal, take an opportunity to speak with one of your local authority planners to discuss why your planning application was refused. You may only need to modify your proposal slightly, […]

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Selling Your Home: Estate Agent vs. Property Buyers

December 20, 2012

Guest post about selling your home and the difference between selling through an estate agent, property scheme or selling directly to a buyer. If you are thinking of selling your home, then you have a few options available to you. You can either sell it through the conventional estate agent, through a property scheme, or […]

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The Benefits Of Breach Remedies In Construction Contracts

December 19, 2012

[US Law and General] The economy is finally on the rebound, and this has allowed more people to undertake construction projects. Just because the market has been down for awhile, however, doesn’t mean the process of handling construction has changed any. It is still absolutely essential to draw up contracts with anyone involved in new […]

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Whistleblowers Against Real Estate Fraud

December 18, 2012

(US law) When it comes to government projects, real estate is often a key factor for success. In fact, many real estate companies and agents make great money working with the government to provide locations and facilities for these projects. Unfortunately, while most real estate companies and agents are honest in their dealings, some are […]

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Kent’s literary connections

December 17, 2012

(Guest post, not on property law but on some interesting residents from Kent). We probably all know that Kent is known as the ‘Garden of England’ and that there is much to be boasted about by both residents and letting agents. Kent, however, also has many prominent literary connections – something many people are not […]

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What are valid objections to planning permission in the UK?

December 17, 2012

There has been a significant proposal change to planning laws recently, with David Cameron announcing a year-long extension allowance for homeowners. The change means homeowners can extend their property up to eight metres in their gardens without securing planning permission from their local council. This proposal by the government will allow double the amount of […]

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House price fall may help first time buyers

December 12, 2012

Guest post from NGL Solicitors, specialist conveyancing solicitors in Glasgow and Hamilton in Scotland. The most recent figures from Registers of Scotland reveal a 2.3% drop in the average price of a house in Scotland, leading to hopes that the drop may help first time buyers. The statistics, which cover the second quarter of 2012, […]

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Knowing your way around a Section 8 Notice

December 11, 2012

As a landlord you may well come across a section 8 notice during your letting career – unfortunately this means you are dealing with bad tenants. Even if you do a background check, confirm a person’s income and meet them in person, it will not fully prevent you from having to deal with poor tenants, […]

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Buyer demand increasing in the UK?

December 10, 2012

Guest post from online conveyancing lawyers in the UK. Buyer demand rose at its fastest rate in almost three years during October, according to the RICS October housing market survey. New mortgage lending figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) also hint at positive news to come. Buyer demand RICS, the Royal Institute of […]

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Home truths – things you might not know about buying a house

December 9, 2012

Guest post about buying a new house and some of the issues you may not have considered. Looking to buy a new home? Taking that first step on the property ladder? Not sure where to start? There’s a bewildering array of information out there about buying a house, or trying to find a mortgage. Not […]

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