Often when someone is left a property by a deceased relative, they will want to sell it quickly. This may be for emotional reasons, but there are also financial concerns to take into account too – maintenance costs can quickly mount up. Given these difficult circumstances, what do you need to consider when selling a […]
It is incredibly important that you take some simple steps to ensure that your property is protected from unscrupulous fraudsters. Earlier this year, a mother and daughter were found guilty of conspiring to commit fraud, after they posed as the owners of a property in Kensington, London. The mother, Diane Moorcroft, impersonated the owner of […]
When you hear the word “auction”, certain things might spring to mind, and it’s unlikely that a new home will be one of them. Antique furniture, expensive paintings, and a lot of raised voices perhaps, but not that pretty, picket fenced townhouse on the outskirts of the city you’d always dreamed of. Despite what you […]
The way properties are judged for Inheritance Tax is about to change. This month (April 2017), the new Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) will be introduced. This new band will allow parents to hand more of their estate over to their children without having to pay Inheritance Tax. Currently, an individual does not pay Inheritance […]
When buying or selling a property it can seem like there is a lot of jargon. We explain some of the terms you might come across. Caveat emptor means it is the buyer’s duty to ensure they are happy with the purchase. This is why their solicitor takes time with preliminary enquiries (initial questions) which […]
We are pleased to continue offering our support to Parents Consortium Parents Consortium, a local charity that supports disabled children and their families. The disabled children and young people who access their services will typically have one or multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical or sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, Autism or severe ADHD. The […]
Which is the best way to save for your retirement? Over the past few years property, especially in the south-east of England, has received far greater returns. Chancellor Philip Hammond, however, wants to redress the balance. Last September, Andy Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England, caused a furore by stating that investing in […]
The vast majority of land in the UK is ‘registered’. This means that Land Registry has created a ‘registered title’ from the key details from the deeds – things like the address of the property, whether it is leasehold or freehold and whether there is a mortgage secured against it. If a property is unregistered, […]
Selling a house in January can be tough – but there are things you can do to make your home shine, whatever the weather. Traditionally, January is seen as a bad time to list your house on the market – the philosophy is that it’s cold so prospective buyers will hibernate and wait until spring […]
Let’s be honest, writing a will and an LPA isn’t top of anyone’s to do list – it isn’t even at the bottom. But it’s important, not just so someone will have your best interests at heart should you fall ill or be in an accident, but also so your loved ones know who should […]