Before your solicitor can start work, there are some important financial checks that they must carry out to verify your identity and check your source of funds. When your offer on a new home is accepted, you will probably want to get things moving quickly. Sadly,...
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Budget 2024, your residential property questions answered
The first Labour budget for 14 years was the subject of much speculation in the press. But what has changed for property owners, buyers and sellers? And is there anything property owners should do as a result? ‘There was a lot of hype surrounding the budget,’ agrees...
Restrictive covenants, what property buyers need to know
Picture this; you have had your offer accepted and the conveyancing is progressing smoothly, but before exchange of contracts, your solicitor tells you that the property you are buying is subject to a restrictive covenant. ‘That scenario is more common than you might...
Logistics issues for commercial premises – keeping goods moving
The way goods and materials are bought and sold in the UK can bring to light logistics issues for commercial premises. This has changed beyond recognition over the last 25 years, with the supply chain and end customers expecting speedy delivery. This has created new...
Selling a small plot of land
If you own a small plot of land which you no longer need or wish to maintain, now could be a good time to sell, especially if your plot has development potential. On current estimates, the United Kingdom needs over four million new homes to meet its housing needs....