Having a balcony on your house sounds like a dream. Extra outdoor space, more light brought in and the potential to be able to sit out and enjoy great views. It starts to sound less like a dream when you find out about balcony planning permission. Planning permission are two Read More ->
When moving house, the conveyancing process is the longest and most confusing part of the process. It’s also the part where things go wrong, and delays happen. Getting your solicitor to speed things along will rely on knowing how to put pressure on solicitors, which is probably how you’ve ended Read More ->
Rightmove, the property portal, has given its platform an overhaul taking on board feedback from estate agents. The changes come as its discounted fees period comes to an end post Lockdown. With the spike in proptech and virtual viewings during 2020/ 2021, agents had specifically requested that listings better support Read More ->
Damp is a word no one wants to hear, whether you’re trying to buy or sell a property. It doesn’t only look bad but can also pose serious health risks if you’re exposed to damp for too long. So, when it comes to buying a house, a survey will be Read More ->
When it comes to owning a home, subsidence is something you never want to face – the word alone is enough to cause a panic. Luckily, there’s a way to solve subsidence issues and that, as you may have guessed from the title, is called ‘underpinning’. Underpinning a property seems Read More ->
When it comes to buying and selling houses, there’s no doubt there are certain estate agent tricks which are used to try get a house to sell faster and at as high a price as possible. Knowing what these tricks of the trade are will help you to see through Read More ->
London is a city on most people’s bucket lists. Whether you want to live there or just visit, there’s something for everyone – museums, theatre, attractions, places to eat, the list goes on. If you’re one of the people who want to live there, you will no doubt be wanting Read More ->
Once you’ve signed and exchanged the contracts, you’re ready to move towards completion of your new house, the deal is legally binding and it’s all smooth sailing, right? Wrong. Problems after exchange of contracts do crop up – whether that be a mortgage deal falling through or roof tiles needing Read More ->
When it comes to buying and selling houses, it’s natural to feel a little apprehensive. All parties want the process to be as smooth as possible, with no issues standing in the way. One of the biggest obstacles in the process will be the house survey, which explains why most Read More ->
The legal process, when moving to a new house, is arguably the most important part – it’s where the real ‘magic’ happens, to get you from a potential buyer to completed and moved in. However, despite it being so important not many people seem to know what happens during the Read More ->
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