by Sarah Howe | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
When you buy a property with a garden, you own all the trees, plants and hedges in that garden too. But you may be surprised to find out that you can’t necessarily prune and chop them as you please. Some trees in the UK are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)....
by Sarah Howe | Oct 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
We all know that houses aren’t cheap. The average price of a house in the UK is now £291,044 and in Bristol, it’s even higher at £391,964. Given that banks usually require a deposit of around 10% of the value of the house before they lend you a mortgage, most people...
by Sarah Howe | Oct 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
You’ve saved hard to pull together your deposit. You have a mortgage in principle. And you’ve budgeted for any furniture and renovations you need for your new home. But are there any costs you’ve forgotten to factor in? Here’s a transparent rundown of the other costs...
by Sarah Howe | Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
When you buy a house, the onus is on you, as the buyer to make sure you know about all the risks associated with the property. Lawyers call this principle ‘buyer beware’ or to use its original Latin phrase, ‘caveat emptor’. That’s why buyers are encouraged to get a...
by Sarah Howe | Sep 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
As house prices show no sign of falling sharply, more people are looking for do-er upper houses, or smaller houses that they can extend as their family grows. Most people in that position want to know: Is there a way to make sure you’ll get the planning permission you...
