It is no secret that property prices general rise over time and that taking that first step onto the property ladder is a challenge for most. For some time now, the Government has been utilising a number of different schemes all with the aim of...
The Tyneside Lease was originally granted to flat owners in the late 1800s to accommodate a growing work force in the North East of England. These were (and continue to be seen) in areas particularly around Sunderland, Newcastle, and Gateshead. Since its inception, Tyneside Leases...
In almost every property conveyancing transaction you deal with, a key milestone before Exchange of Contracts and importantly, Completion can take place, is the Title Enquiry Stage. Whether you are the seller or the buyer, both you and your respective conveyancers will have a role...
When buying a house, depending on how you intend on financing the purchase, you will need to consider having property searches carried out. All mortgage lenders require a basic set of searches carried out for all properties they lend on. Then depending on the geographic...
With cost of energy rising significantly recently, energy efficiency has become a hot topic for discussion throughout all walks of life. From switching off electrical appliances on standby to reducing the frequency and time of operating your washing machine, the recommendations and suggestions are endless....
When purchasing a property, it is important to consider carrying out property searches. Depending on how you are financing your purchase, will determine whether or not you require Property Searches and the type of searches needed. Common examples of different property searches include Local Authority,...
First Homes Scheme - The Government’s New Discount Scheme For First Time Buyers With the present Help to Buy Equity Scheme due to expire by March 2023, we analyse the Government’s latest Discount Scheme for home ownership. Homes sold under the First Homes Scheme are...
Conveyancing Property Searches are checks carried out with a specific organisation or authority on a property and the local area to reveal important information about the property. Examples of property searches including Local Authority, drainage and water search, environmental, coal and, flood risk searches. In this...
Property Searches or Conveyancing Searches are specific enquiries made by a Conveyancing Solicitor with relevant authorities in order to establish some key facts about the property you are looking to purchase. In this article, we going to look at one of the main searches carried...
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...
