by Sonja MacGregor | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorised
Getting divorced or splitting up with your partner when you have an outstanding joint mortgage can be difficult. Statistics have shown January is the most likely month for couples to start divorce proceedings. Aside from the emotional distress, there is a raft of...
by Sonja MacGregor | Jan 13, 2022 | Uncategorised
A little look at why we think 2022 could be a good year to purchase a home. The previous 22 months or so have without a doubt been a sellers’ market. UK house prices have grown at the fastest pace in 15years, with the average home valued at a huge £20,000 more than...
by Sonja MacGregor | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
A survey of prospective homebuyers found a growing desire for greener homes, with two thirds (66%) of people saying they would feel proud to have an environmentally friendly property. Additionally, more than two in five (42%) current owners said that the energy...
by Sonja MacGregor | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
Buying and selling houses has always been listed as one of the top ten most stressful things we will go through in adult life. Most sales go through without issue, but we have all heard tales of horror when things do not go to plan, leading to delays, heart ache and...
by Sonja MacGregor | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
Britain’s Most Expensive House- The £250 Million Mega-Home What would your dream house look like? If you are looking for any inspiration, then look no further, as this £250 Million house has everything you could possibly want in a home. From a home cinema, to...
by Sonja MacGregor | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorised
People are increasingly falling victim to property fraud because the tactics fraudsters use are much more sophisticated. Fraudsters are targeting properties by pretending to be you so they can try and sell or mortgage your property. The Land Registry advise that you...
by Sonja MacGregor | Apr 11, 2019 | Uncategorised
“How long will it take to sell my house?” is probably the question we are asked most as Conveyancers. The national average conveyancing transaction can take anywhere between 6-12 weeks. It can also be much quicker or slower than this, depending on many factors. It can...
by Sonja MacGregor | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorised
Not unlike arranging a wedding, buying a property is actually a particularly large and complex project management task. It involves taking things step by step, in the right order, to minimise the time spent and get things sorted out as efficiently and cost-effectively...
by Sonja MacGregor | Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorised
Stamp duty is often at times the last thing buyers think of when searching for their dream home. However, it is a mandatory tax that might cost you thousands of pounds. Read on to learn more about stamp duty and find out if you’re eligible for any tax relief. What is...
by Sonja MacGregor | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
“We’ve always lived in old buildings. Our last home was a Victorian terraced house, and we were used to the constant stream of repairs and renovations. A new build home is totally different in so many ways. We’ve been here two years and we love it. I...
