February 19, 2018 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Looking for a new place? Viewings can be exciting, underwhelming, and sometimes confusing. How do you know when you’ve found The One? And what should you keep an eye out for when viewing a property to stop yourself getting swept up in the moment and making a snap decision on what turns out to be a lemon?
Here are a few questions to ask yourself, your estate agent, and the homeowner to make sure you’re covering all bases during house viewings:
Is this property part of a chain? Is the owner in the process of buying somewhere new? Will you be reliant on their moving plans? How secure are you ...
October 28, 2017 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Start your property search strong with expert advice from the conveyancing experts at Frances Lindsay & Co. From securing a mortgage to sorting out surveys and title deeds, our property solicitors will help you make the process as smooth and streamlined as possible. Check out our top tips below and get a FREE conveyancing quote to kick off your journey to a brand new home!
May 17, 2017 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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According to a recent study by Zoopla, prospective house buyers can make the decision to purchase a property in as little as ten minutes. So if your house is on the market, it’s worth making sure it has as much ‘instant appeal’ as possible!
The survey revealed that the average time it takes for property buyers to make a decision at a viewing is a mere 27 minutes, with a quarter of respondents claiming to decide within just ten minutes. The survey also showed that buyers in the East Midlands are quickest to make a decision, while those in the East of England are the slowest at 32 minutes.
However, ...
May 03, 2017 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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If you’re planning on buying or selling a home this year, you may be wondering how the snap election in June will affect the property market, and whether you should hold off until the General Election. Well, we have good news and bad news for you…
The bad news is that, historically, housing transactions drop by 3-8% in the run up to an election, since people feel unwilling to make commitments until they know what the political future holds. However, since the period between Theresa May’s announcement and the snap election is very short, we shouldn’t see too drastic a drop. Instead of a three or four-month period of ...
April 27, 2017 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Under the current UK family law system, unmarried couples who live together (also known as ‘cohabitants’) do not automatically have the same legal rights as married couples, and this can cause particular problems when it comes to the ownership and division of property.
Married couples, and those in a civil partnership, are ascribed certain automatic property rights, regardless of how much each of them contributed to its cost or maintenance. However, for cohabiting couples the situation can be more complicated if a property is not jointly owned or they do not have a declaration of trust in place.
A declaration of trust details each party’s share in a property, and can be used as a way to protect the investment should ...
March 17, 2017 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Buying, selling and managing commercial property involves an extra dimension of responsibility and complexity, whether you’re letting a flat, setting up business premises, or developing on a large scale.
To handle commercial property law you will need an experienced property solicitor to help you deal with conveyancing, contracts, leases, tenancies, and taxes. A specialist property lawyer will also be able to carry out the appropriate searches and processes required to ensure that every aspect of your transaction is legally sound, and offer advice on all aspects of property law, including:
Freehold and leasehold premises
Licensed, hospitality and retail premises
Industrial estates and office units
Institutional and individual tenancy
Business ...
June 17, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Mortgage rates have dropped dramatically in the last few months, with the average cost of a two-year variable rate deal falling down below 2% as lenders attempt to out-do one another. Experts suggest that mortgage lenders are eager to take new accounts in the uncertain period surrounding the general election.
A spokeswoman from Moneyfacts said: “We are currently seeing lenders outbid each other to offer the lowest possible deal on the market to grab headlines. This is because many lenders are preparing for the eventuality of a base rate rise and looking to gain new customers now in hope of recouping any losses that will ...