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Stamp Duty on buy to let homes - the latest update
18 Mar, 2016/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
The Chancellor has made some concessions to his planned Stamp-duty hike on second homes and buy-to-let properties.
Read moreIs buying a property on a short lease a good idea?
19 Oct, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Most buyers will have great difficulty in purchasing a flat with a short lease - or indeed any flat where the lease has fewer than 70 years to run.
Read moreShould I send surveys to my solicitor?
10 Apr, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Few solicitors actually promote surveys however which is curious as the format of RICS surveys includes a section that can be invaluable to solicitors...
Read moreLaw society criticises Land Registry takeover of local land charges
27 Mar, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
The Law Society has strongly criticised a plan by the Land Registry to take over the administration of the registers of Local Land Charges.
Read moreHelp to Buy for new homes still growing in popularity until 2020
24 Mar, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Since the Help to Buy new home scheme is being extended until 2020, the number of people taking advantage of the scheme has risen.
Read moreMillions may face flood insurance problems
07 Feb, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Millions may face flood insurance problems
Read moreWhat is the new lender exchange panel?
07 Jan, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
What is the new Lender Exchange Panel?
Read moreFast e-conveyancing works in oz‚ so let's have it in the UK
31 Oct, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase, Seller, Transfer of Equity
Electronic conveyancing or e-Conveyancing as it is usually known has already had a successful launch in the state of Victoria.
Read moreAncient church law still causing headaches for homeowners
24 Oct, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Many homeowners are finding that they are subject to an ancient liability to contribute to the cost of repairing their local church.
Read moreWaitrose effect can boost local property prices by 50%
26 Sep, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Studies have shown that the average house price gain from properties that are within a reasonable walking distance of the upmarket grocer stand at 25%...
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