Category: House Conveyancing
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Rent Charges
If you are buying or selling a property, you might have come across the term ‘rentcharge’ either referred to within the title deeds of the property or mentioned by your conveyancing solicitor. But, what is a rent charge? In this article, we will take a look at what they are, how they are used in…
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Everything You Need to Know About Garage Conversions in 2024
Have you been thinking about converting your garage into a living space? Garage conversions are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners look for ways to add extra space without moving to a larger property. If done properly, a garage conversion can significantly increase your home’s value and provide useful space for a home office, playroom, or…
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Changes in Rules Surrounding Wood Burning Stoves – What they are and How they will affect you?
Wood burning stoves are a great way to keep your home warm and cosy during the winter months. They provide a low cost and highly efficient form of heating, but they must be installed and used in accordance with regulations in order to ensure that they are safe to use and also meet current legislation.…
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Living in a Conservation Area
Conservation areas are there to protect the special historic and architectural interest of a particular place. This has also been described as the features that make the area unique and distinctive, but what is living in a conservation area really like and what impact could it have on homeowners? You can find out if you…
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What is a Probate Sale
When someone dies, all their property and assets such as money, investments, and their home come together to form what is known as their “estate”. All these assets must be disposed of according to the terms of their Will if one exists and under the Rules of Intestacy if one doesn’t. People who have been…
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The Common Law and Cohabitation
It is a common misconception that couples who move in together under cohabitation agreements accrue certain rights similar to marriage, generally referred to as “common law marriage”. The concept of common law marriage has no legal basis or validity in England and Wales, although cohabiting couples in Scotland have a few basic rights if their…
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RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS – WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT DO THEY MEAN FOR A BUYER?
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS – UNDERSTANDING THEM Restrictive covenants can take many forms, they can give a right or forbid certain actions. If you are a looking to purchase a property when your legal team make the searches they can sometimes identify a restrictive covenant attached to the property. They are often attached to older properties that…
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Mortgage Deals and Reading the Small Print
MORTGAGE DEALS – WHAT ARE AVAILABLE Whilst these difficult times are with us and even though house sales have been given the green light to commence again, financial constraints may still affect the housing market. We all want to either buy or sell at the best price, but the other major factor is mortgages. Obtaining…
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The Government Gives The Green Light To House Moves
The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government, signalled the green light for house sales. The statement, at the Government Covid-19 briefing on 13th May allows the recommencement of house sales, purchases and rentals in England. There was collective relief expressed by home owners, landlords and tenants alike. In…
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Utility suppliers: How to Switch
When you move into your new property (whether you own it or rent it) you may want to consider who the existing utility suppliers are and change to a more cost effective one. If you are buying the property, your conveyancing solicitor will be able to find out the details of the utility suppliers from…
