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Financial Checks When Buying a Property

When buying a property, your solicitor must carry out some important checks to verify your identity and check your source of funds. Sadly fraud has become an increasing problem in recent years, with professional criminals targeting conveyancers and home buyers in what are often very sophisticated scams. It can be easy to lower your guard in the excitement of buying your new home.

Budget 2024 | Your Residential Property Questions Answered

The first Labour budget for 14 years was the subject of much speculation in the press. But what has changed for homeowners, buyers and sellers? And is there anything property owners should do as a result?

Celebrating 2 Years at Fieldside, Thorne!

Sills & Betteridge Incorporating Bridge Sanderson Munro are marking 2 years since their relocation from Finkle Street to Fieldside this month, with an invitation to local charities to apply for a donation.

Restrictive Covenants | What property buyers need to know

Picture this; you have had your offer accepted and the conveyancing is progressing smoothly, but before exchange of contracts, your solicitor tells you that the property you are buying is subject to a restrictive covenant.

Selling a Small Plot of Land

On current estimates, the United Kingdom needs over four million new homes to meet its housing needs. So, if you own a small plot of land which you no longer need or wish to maintain, you may decide to sell it, especially if your plot has development potential.

Buying a static caravan or park home

It is estimated there are over 100,000 park homes in England, with a 15 per cent increase in the delivery of new park homes in the last year. This is in addition to the number of static caravans on dedicated holiday parks.

Christmas & New Year Office Closure

Financial Checks When Buying a Property

Budget 2024 | Your Residential Property Questions Answered

Celebrating 2 Years at Fieldside, Thorne!

Restrictive Covenants | What property buyers need to know

Selling a Small Plot of Land

Buying a static caravan or park home