Category: Property 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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Say Goodbye to Property Pains: Meet Express Conveyancing – Expert Conveyancing Solicitors in Bradford!
Buying a property is such a big commitment and decision. It is definitely one of the most exciting things you can do but the process can equally be incredibly daunting, especially somewhere as busy as Bradford where the property market is so competitive. There are so many things to think about – finding the perfect…
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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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Freehold versus Leasehold: What are the pitfalls?
There may be limits on what you can do to your own home, depending on whether it is freehold or leasehold. This guide explains everything you need to know about freehold versus leasehold ownership. What is leasehold? Leasehold properties only give the right to live in them for a set number of years, specified in…
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Gazumping: What is it and How to Avoid it Happening to You
Imagine the scene: your offer has been accepted on your dream home, you’ve planned the colour scheme, where to put the furniture, cracked open the bubbly to celebrate when the estate agent calls to tell you another buyer has made a higher offer which has been accepted by the seller. You have just been gazumped!…
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Can I Rent My Flat On Airbnb?
If you have a spare room or second property, then you might have considered renting it out through Airbnb or similar sites. It’s a popular platform designed to allow you to let rooms or whole apartments to those looking for a short-term stay. Homeowners list their property on the website with photos, house rules and…
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Buying a Lodge or Caravan – Alternative housing options
In this day and age, there are many different housing options on the market. One alternative to conventional bricks and mortar is the increasingly popular “tiny house” which can take the form of a caravan, trailer, and even a converted storage unit! In this article, we explore the legalities involved with buying a lodge or…
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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…
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A Beginners Guide to Mortgages
Getting a mortgage can be quite a stressful time, especially when there are a plethora of mortgages available on the market. If you are buying a property with financial support, you need to consider carefully which type of mortgage would be most suitable to your circumstances because if you get the wrong one, it could…
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Communal And Common Parts On Leasehold Property Explained
If you are buying a leasehold property (and occasionally with freehold properties) you are likely to be granted the right to use “common parts”. Most often, this will be fairly obvious and routine parts of the building such as a stairway and/or lift in a block of flats, that you will use to get from…
