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Selling a Property With a Short Lease

If you own a leasehold property, on a day-to-day basis you may not notice any differences from owning a freehold. However, leasehold means you do not own your property outright, only the right to occupy it for a set number of years. Your property is therefore a depreciating asset.

Selling A Shared Ownership Property

The popularity of shared ownership continues to grow; there are now over quarter of a million shared ownership homes in the country. The appeal is understandable; it bridges the gap between renting and outright ownership and has helped many take a first step onto the property ladder. However, it differs significantly from more conventional forms of ownership.

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.