Can I Buy My Freehold?
Most lessees (nb not tenants) have the statutory right to purchase the freehold of their building, called Collective Enfranchisement, under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform [Read more]
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October 2015 Market Report
We often hear in the media about the acute shortage of new homes being built to satisfy increasing demand. Despite the government’s efforts to stimulate [Read more]
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Autumn’s All Go!
With the summer now firmly behind us, the market is active once again, and we actually find that we currently have far more buyers than [Read more]
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Relative Values
Even the most credible authorities tend to disagree on the rate of price change in the property market, leaving the humble consumer somewhat baffled! The [Read more]
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Your Secret Agent?
Many estate agents will flatter you and promote themselves by claiming that they’ll get you the “highest price in the shortest possible time”. This is [Read more]
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It’s Not Just About Selling
Many estate agents put substantial emphasis on their ability to find a buyer, and they highlight this as a primary reason to sell through them. [Read more]
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September 2015 Market Report
According to both HM Land Registry and Rightmove, house prices do not appear to have changed significantly from this time last month. This does not [Read more]
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Beware of Long Contracts!
Most estate agents make similar claims about their ability to secure the highest possible price, in the shortest possible time, with the least possible inconvenience. [Read more]
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How Serious is my Buyer?
As the internet has become the first port of call for most prospective purchasers, estate agents can feel somewhat swamped with buyers. The issue is [Read more]
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Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?
Many who receive a good offer for their home turn it down because they have not yet found “the right property” and worry that they [Read more]