If you have a garden big enough for another property, you may be thinking about how a new building could allow you to downsize or to sell on and bank the profit. ‘There are several things you need to consider first,’ says Claire Wicks, Chartered Legal Executive in the Residential Property team of Parnalls Solicitors …
Recent stories in the press have focused on some of the problems associated with leasehold houses, and the government has now promised to ban the creation of any new ones except in limited circumstances. But what should you do if you already own a leasehold house? One possibility is to buy the freehold. Here Jenny …
Experts predict that the housing market will face some challenging times in the months ahead as the number of sales continue to fall. With the average house now taking over 19 weeks to sell, the outlook may appear disheartening if you want to sell. There are still buyers out there, searching for their next home …
Are you keen to escape the rat race with a move to the countryside? Maybe you would just like a bit more space or perhaps you have grand plans for a garden or even a rural enterprise. Whatever your motivation this will be a significant change and, as with any house move, there is lots …
The Government has published a consultation on a new national model for shared ownership to make it easier for people to buy more of their own home, including a proposal to allow them to buy in 1% increments. The Government sees the key to improving housing affordability is to build more homes where they are …
With time running out for certain septic tank owners to make their septic tanks legally compliant, is this something that you need to consider now? Legislation surrounding septic tanks The current minimum standards against which septic tank systems are judged are known as the ‘General Binding Rules’. These rules deal with the type of system …
Programmes like Homes Under the Hammer have certainly raised the profile of property auctions. Although auctions still only account for two per cent of all property sales, some experts believe this proportion will rise. In an increasingly stagnant market, selling at auction may appear an attractive choice for sellers. However, if you are thinking about …
If you have an elderly parent, you probably worry about the difficulty of looking out for them, particularly if they live some distance away. The spiralling cost of care can be another concern, especially if they become frail and less able to cope on their own. A granny annex may seem like the perfect solution, …
Selling a house has been revealed by various studies to be the most stressful life experience. What often adds to the stress is a buyer pulling out at the last minute without genuine reason which can have both an emotional and financial impact. The government believes that they have come up with a solution to …
When it comes to choosing a new home, your future surroundings can be as important as the building itself. But could somebody else’s development plans affect your property? Claire Wicks, Legal Executive in the Residential Property team at Parnalls Solicitors, looks at the planning and development information a local authority search will reveal, and offers …
