Top five places to live in Brighton
With its residents naming it the happiest city in the UK in a 2014 survey by mobile phone network O2, many property buyers see Brighton as the ideal place to find their first or next home.
With its residents naming it the happiest city in the UK in a 2014 survey by mobile phone network O2, many property buyers see Brighton as the ideal place to find their first or next home.
With its range of styles of property from new-build flats to Regency mansions, where to buy in Brighton (as elsewhere) will depend on budget and lifestyle wishes, and an experienced estate agent will be able to advise before the services of a residential conveyancing solicitor are needed to arrange the purchase.
With price being one of the major considerations when buying a London home, it can be worth considering a move to some communities which are further out from the centre but can represent good value for money.
With the high cost of residential property, young people may consider buying with friends as a means of starting on the housing ladder; but the services of an experienced conveyancing solicitor are essential to protect all those involved. Continue reading →
The London property market is renowned for being fast paced, and for buyers wishing to settle in the capital purchasing a flat offers a great way to enjoy all that the city has to offer. However, whilst flats provide an affordable way to step onto the property ladder, in many cases buying and selling this particular property type comes with provisos. Continue reading →
It used to be the case that buying a leasehold property was much cheaper than buying a freehold home because of the reduced time until the lease expired. However, following changes in the law which have made it easier for leases to be extended, and the continuing upward trend in house prices, in many areas there is now little difference in purchase cost. Continue reading →
Buying a new home off-plan is becoming more popular and it can have financial advantages for the buyer as developers usually offer a discount on the market price. The services of an experienced residential conveyancing solicitor are however essential to protect the buyer’s interests. Continue reading →
If you dream of living in a listed property such as an old thatched cottage, converted barn or even a castle, there will be many practical considerations before making a decision on purchase; and consulting an experienced residential conveyancing solicitor will smooth the path. Continue reading →
With the high cost and shortage of homes at the lower priced end of the housing market, buying a flat above a shop can be a reasonable option for some potential home-owners, but with a number of possible complications which could arise from the transaction, the services of an experienced conveyancing solicitor are essential. Continue reading →
The idea of buying an unusual home such as a former windmill, lighthouse, electricity sub-station or old church is a dream for many people. It could however have a number of legal pitfalls requiring the services of an experienced residential conveyancing solicitor.