Buying a house is a very stressful experience. It is expensive and you take on major legal burdens. But at the end of it you have a home of your own as your reward. But things can turn sour quite easily. Here are our tips for avoiding property buying pitfalls. Know what you can afford [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Co-ownership, which type is the best for you?
It has never been tougher to get on the property ladder so more and more of us are teaming up with friends, siblings and partners to buy a place. But not every co-ownership is the same. There are three types, and it pays to know which one suits you and your co-buyers best. Tenants [...]
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Why it doesn’t matter if a conveyancer is local
Often an estate agent will try and sell you the services of a conveyancing solicitor. They might just be looking out for you, but the chances are they are putting them forward because of a commercial agreement or because the agents and conveyancers are owned by the same company. Whatever the real reasons, one reason [...]
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When should I instruct a conveyancer?
It is really important to instruct your conveyancer nice and early. It can save you a lot of bother. Most people wait to have an offer accepted on a house or flat before starting to find a conveyancer then get exasperated when it takes them weeks to get complete the conveyancing process. That would make [...]
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