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Flying freehold? Steps to take before selling your home

Flying freehold? Steps to take before selling your home

Published 2nd October 2023

Flying freeholds are reasonably common, but many homeowners aren't aware of how they can impact the sale of their home. Here's what you need to know.
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For Sellers
Before you offer: Does the property have planning permission?

Before you offer: Does the property have planning permission?

Published 28th September 2023

What are the risks of buying a home that's been improved without planning permission? How can you check, and what are your options if approval is missing.
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For Buyers
Buying a home together: Joint tenants or tenants in common?

Buying a home together: Joint tenants or tenants in common?

Published 28th September 2023

If you are buying a property with someone else, your conveyancing solicitor will ask you whether you want to register the property as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common.
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For Buyers
Buying a property off-plan? What you need to know

Buying a property off-plan? What you need to know

Published 28th September 2023

Buying a home before its been built has its pros and cons. We explain everything you need to know and be wary of, before buying an off-plan property.
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For Buyers
Before you offer: Is the home affected by local development?

Before you offer: Is the home affected by local development?

Published 28th September 2023

Local development could seriously disrupt your daily life and reduce the value of your home. How can you check development plans for an area before you buy?
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For Buyers
Slow solicitors? How to speed up the conveyancing process

Slow solicitors? How to speed up the conveyancing process

Published 26th September 2023

1 in 3 house sales fall through, often due to conveyancing delays. How can you take proactive steps to help ensure that your move proceeds without complications?
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For Owners
For Sellers
For Buyers
No building regulations? Steps to take before selling your home

No building regulations? Steps to take before selling your home

Published 26th September 2023

Has your home been built, extended, modified or renovated without building Regs approval? No completion certificate? Here's what to do when you want to sell.
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For Sellers
Transferring equity in property? A step-by-step DIY guide

Transferring equity in property? A step-by-step DIY guide

Published 26th September 2023

There are several reasons why you may want to transfer ownership of a property, in full or in part, to someone else. See our easy-to-read guide.
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For Buyers
For Sellers
For Owners
How to gift a property to a child, spouse or family member

How to gift a property to a child, spouse or family member

Published 25th September 2023

If you want gift your home to a child or family member to reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT), or for any other reason, here's what you need to know.
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For Owners
Do I need a solicitor when transferring equity in a property?

Do I need a solicitor when transferring equity in a property?

Published 25th September 2023

Although most people instruct a solicitor when transferring equity in a property, there are some circumstances where you can do it yourself.
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For Buyers
For Owners
For Sellers
How do I add someone to my property's title deeds?

How do I add someone to my property's title deeds?

Published 25th September 2023

Adding a new joint owner to the title deeds of your home is known as a transfer of equity. Here's how the process works.
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For Owners
How do I transfer equity in a second home?

How do I transfer equity in a second home?

Published 25th September 2023

Everything you need to know about transferring equity in a second home. Read our easy-to-follow guide.
Who is this for?
For Owners
For Sellers
For Buyers
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