by Sarah Howe | Jul 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Unregistered title or unregistered land, is land or a property that is not registered with the Land Registry (the UK’s central registry system). Around 89% of land in England and Wales is now registered, so it’s fairly unusual to come across unregistered land. But if...
by Sarah Howe | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
A rentcharge is a small amount of rent that a freehold homeowner pays to a third party. It’s usually between £2 and £10 every year, but the rate doesn’t change from year to year. If you’re thinking that this sounds like an unusual arrangement, you’d be right. Most...
by Sarah Howe | Jun 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Solar panels are a greener option for energy, and if you’re looking to reduce your personal carbon footprint, you might consider solar panels for your home. For some people, the pull to become more environmentally-friendly is enough to make the decision to install...
by Sarah Howe | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Should you use a local conveyancer? The short answer is that you don’t need to use a local conveyancer. You can choose somebody 100 miles away in another city if you want to. And, if you’re moving cities, you might choose to instruct somebody in the city you’re...
by Sarah Howe | May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
The holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax comes to an end on 31 March 2025. Why are we telling you about this now? Well, it could save you thousands of pounds. But you need your transaction to be completed by 31 March 2025. With all the time it takes time to find the right...
by Sarah Howe | Apr 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Is buying “off-plan” a good plan? Buying a new build ‘off-plan’ broadly comes down to one big question: does the benefit of the discount outweigh the risk of delays? The answer to that will depend on your own circumstances, but we can have a look at the benefits...
