One of the most common problems in households around the UK is damp, and with an average of 25,000 gallons of rain water hitting these homes, there is no wonder why many suffer from this problem. What’s more, once you have damp in your home it can lead to more serious health problems, which is why it is imperative to notice any signs of damp in their early stages and get them treated as quickly as possible.
Spotting Signs of Damp in Your Home
November 27th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Top Tips Comments Off on Spotting Signs of Damp in Your Home
Avoid the Downturn: Top Tips for Selling Your House
September 6th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Estate Agents, Press Releases, Top Tips 1 Comment »
House sales have plummeted almost 40 per cent since the peak of the boom five years ago,1 while UK property prices dropped 0.6 per cent in July.2 But according to a leading South London estate agent, Wooster & Stock, there are small steps vendors can take to increase the chance of a quick, smooth and profitable sale.
Selling Your Home – Checklist for Property Sale
May 15th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Top Tips Comments Off on Selling Your Home – Checklist for Property Sale
Just because you have instructed a conveyancer to act for you in a purchase doesn’t mean that you are able to abdicate responsibility altogether. Of course your conveyancer will carry out the legal work however there are still some things you need to be aware of and take responsibility for, after all it is your sale and it is in your interests that it goes smoothly.
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Share of Freehold Properties, Leasehold or Freehold?
February 15th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Land Registry, Property Conveyancing, Property Market, Top Tips 5 Comments »
Generally when buying a property the sales particulars will tell you whether it is leasehold or freehold. If the property is a flat or maisonette however, you will sometimes see it described as “share of freehold”. This can be confusing to many buyers. Does it mean they will be getting a freehold flat with no lease? Does it mean you will be your own landlord? In fact it is just a term invented by estate agents to try and make a leasehold property seem more attractive.
Costs to Factor in When You Buy a Home
May 27th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Top Tips 2 Comments »
There are many factors to consider when you wish to buy a home, some of which include survey fees, arrangement fees, stamp duty and lender valuations; and these are before you have picked up the keys. Once in, further costs can include reconnecting the electrics, gas and water.There are many costs to factor in.
Leasehold Property Basics – what you must know
May 17th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Land Registry, Property Market, Top Tips 3 Comments »
All land in England and Wales has a freehold title (including land that is not yet registered with the Land Registry). All land belongs to the Crown but the owner of the freehold has an exclusive right, in perpetuity, to use and occupy the land or receive rents from it and so for all practical purposes the owner of the freehold title is the absolute owner of the land.
Party Wall Act 1996 – What you need to know
May 3rd, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Legal, Top Tips Comments Off on Party Wall Act 1996 – What you need to know
When considering building a structure on or near the boundary between yours and a neighbour’s property it is important to consider the provisions of the Party Wall Act 1996 to ascertain what your obligations and rights are.
Time to Consider Buying Your Council Property?
July 22nd, 2010 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Mortgages, Top Tips Comments Off on Time to Consider Buying Your Council Property?
The Right to Buy scheme, introduced under the Housing Act 1985, is a great way for council tenants to climb that all important first rung of the property ladder. It allows a qualifying tenant to purchase their council property at a significant discount.
Five frequently asked conveyancing questions
July 5th, 2010 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Conveyancing, Top Tips 1 Comment »
In the context of house moves, conveyancing is the legal and administrative work associated with changing ownership of a property from one party to another. In practice it’s an umbrella term that includes exchanging contracts, transferring finances for the property and a host of other related tasks.
Home owners can add thousands in value to their home
July 1st, 2010 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Press Releases, Top Tips 2 Comments »
A recent survey of over 200 of the UK’s leading estate agents across the UK, carried out by leading property specialists movewithus, has revealed the top 14 ways in which home owners can add value to their property ahead of a sale.
Guide to Buying Property at Auction
April 22nd, 2010 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Conveyancing, Property Market, Top Tips 12 Comments »
Recently with the rise in repossessions and the property market remaining relatively weak, more and more people are turning to auctions as a way of picking up a bargain. This guide will hopefully help you to avoid some of the common pitfalls when buying properties at auction.