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Retirement house builders expected to win leasehold change exemption
15 May, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase
The Government consulted on reforms to the system of property tenure and has proposed banning or limiting the charging of ground rent on new-build pro...
Read moreSelf-build a key solution to boosting housing supply
14 May, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase
While the UK has lagged behind other nations in self-build properties, at the moment one in seven people are researching the idea of building their ow...
Read moreMortgage approvals up as property market springs into action
30 Apr, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Data from UK Finance has revealed that lenders approved 39,980 mortgages in March, an increase of 6 percent on the same month a year ago.
Read morePaying Stamp Duty in Wales
25 Apr, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
There are now three distinct land tax regimes in operation across the UK. Stamp Duty Land Tax applies in England and Northern Ireland.
Read moreWage growth narrows home buyer affordability gap
24 Apr, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer
UK wage growth has finally overtaken house price growth, meaning the property affordability gap is narrowing for some home buyers.
Read moreLand Registry's digital signature speeds up remortgaging conveyancing
16 Apr, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Digital property transactions are fast becoming the norm as more home buyers sign their mortgage deeds online.
Read moreA third of all home movers are now last-time buyers
11 Apr, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer
A new report from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) suggests almost 200,000 owner-occupier transactions in England are made by the...
Read moreSolicitor review underlines importance of Homeward Legal's fee transparency
09 Apr, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Home buyers are being hit with unexpected bills when their purchase is complete because solicitors aren't up front about their costs.
Read moreBuyer's market as sellers settle for more realistic prices
02 Apr, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
The latest UK Cities House Price Index from Hometrack has revealed greater value for money in property as house prices remain subdued.
Read moreDevelopers sign pledge for fairer leasehold system
29 Mar, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Some of the UK's biggest property developers have committed to freeing leaseholders who are trapped in "onerous deals".
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