If you are buying or selling a property, you might have come across the term ‘rentcharge’ either referred to within the title deeds of the property or mentioned by your conveyancing solicitor. But, what is a rent charge? In this article, we will take a...
Buying a property is such a big commitment and decision. It is definitely one of the most exciting things you can do but the process can equally be incredibly daunting, especially somewhere as busy as Bradford where the property market is so competitive. There are...
Conservation areas are there to protect the special historic and architectural interest of a particular place. This has also been described as the features that make the area unique and distinctive, but what is living in a conservation area really like and what impact could...
There may be limits on what you can do to your own home, depending on whether it is freehold or leasehold. This guide explains everything you need to know about freehold versus leasehold ownership. What is leasehold? Leasehold properties only give the right to live in them...
Imagine the scene: your offer has been accepted on your dream home, you’ve planned the colour scheme, where to put the furniture, cracked open the bubbly to celebrate when the estate agent calls to tell you another buyer has made a higher offer which has...
If you have a spare room or second property, then you might have considered renting it out through Airbnb or similar sites. It’s a popular platform designed to allow you to let rooms or whole apartments to those looking for a short-term stay. Homeowners list...
In this day and age, there are many different housing options on the market. One alternative to conventional bricks and mortar is the increasingly popular “tiny house” which can take the form of a caravan, trailer, and even a converted storage unit! In this article,...
When you move into your new property (whether you own it or rent it) you may want to consider who the existing utility suppliers are and change to a more cost effective one. If you are buying the property, your conveyancing solicitor will be able...
Getting a mortgage can be quite a stressful time, especially when there are a plethora of mortgages available on the market. If you are buying a property with financial support, you need to consider carefully which type of mortgage would be most suitable to your...
If you are buying a leasehold property (and occasionally with freehold properties) you are likely to be granted the right to use “common parts”. Most often, this will be fairly obvious and routine parts of the building such as a stairway and/or lift in a block...
