by Sarah Howe | Sep 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Housing is always a hot topic politically. As Labour begins its time in Government, what can we expect from their plans for housing, and how will those plans affect homebuyers? Intentions to increase housing supply The pledge Labour shouts most loudly about is...
by Sarah Howe | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Future Homes and Building Standards is a government initiative to improve the energy efficiency of homes from 2025 onwards. In the UK, our homes are one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions. In fact, the UK’s built environment is responsible for around...
by Sarah Howe | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Most of us want better insulated homes to reduce the cost of our energy bills, and do our bit to look after the planet. But often the cost and the hassle of upgrading the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of your home makes people think twice about taking...
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...
