There can be great upheaval in a home over the festive period, with guests to stay, an influx of new gifts and things getting lost, then the snow arrives! Early spring is widely acknowledged by property experts to be the best time of year to sell a property, so if you’re looking to move in …
The United Kingdom’s population is aging rapidly and, fortunately, higher living standards mean most of us will enjoy a long and active retirement. As we grow older our housing needs often change and, if you are approaching retirement, you may have already started to think about your options. In this article, Claire Wicks, a Legal …
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) measure the energy efficiency of a building and evaluate potential improvements in that building’s efficiency. You may have a prior awareness of EPCs, but does the energy efficiency rating afforded by an EPC actually matter? The Government has introduced legislation that seeks to improve energy efficiency in tenanted property. This applies …
The regulations governing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are changing on 1 October 2018. They will now extend to smaller properties, affecting more landlords. The rules on exactly what constitutes an HMO are complex and failure to comply is an offence, so landlords must get specialist legal advice to make sure they stay within the …
Are you are dreaming of owning a property where you can get away from it all? Somewhere for weekend breaks, a few weeks in the summer or New Year with friends? A holiday home offers an ideal retreat, and also a potentially profitable investment opportunity. Whether you are considering a purchase for your own private …
Top tips for first-time buyers The number of first-time buyers is at its highest for ten years, accounting for 51 per cent of the market despite rising prices and record deposits according to the Halifax. If you are thinking about taking that first step onto the property ladder, the legal aspects of ownership may be …
