If you own a leasehold property, on a day-to-day basis, you may not notice any differences from owning a freehold. However, leasehold means you do not own your property outright, only the right to occupy it for a set number of years. Your property is therefore a...
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Selling a shared ownership property
The popularity of shared ownership continues to grow; there are now over a quarter of a million shared ownership homes in the country. The appeal is understandable; it bridges the gap between renting and outright ownership and has helped many take a first step onto...
The internet of things, and buying a smart home
Thinking about investing in a smart home? A house which ‘thinks’ for itself, adapting the ambient temperature minute-by-minute, watering your plants while you are away, and controlling access based on biometrics. That may seem like the stuff of science fiction or...
What happens after completion of your property purchase
If you are buying a home, you will probably breathe a sigh of relief on completion as you pick up the keys to your new home and can finally move in. However, this is not the end of the conveyancing process, and there are several things your solicitor must still do to...
Essential financial checks you need to know about when buying a property
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,...