Tag: Property Explainers

Airey Houses – What are they and should I buy one?

14th April, 2022

Airey Houses are named after the builder Sir Edwin Airey (of Leeds), and were constructed during the post-war period across the UK.

What happens when a leasehold expires?

29th March, 2022

Do you already own a leasehold property or are you thinking about buying one? You might be wondering what happens when the leasehold expires on a property.

What Are Timber Frame Houses?

28th March, 2022

Timber frame houses are a non-standard method of house construction that quite literally, have timber frames. As with all methods of non-standard construction, timber frame houses often come with a...

Do I Pay Stamp Duty on Inherited Property?

24th March, 2022

Inheriting a property comes with many questions. Do I need to pay stamp duty on an inherited property?

How Long to Receive Funds After a House Sale?

22nd March, 2022

One of the first questions people ask when it comes to selling a house is: “when do I get the money?”. At times it can feel like the conveyancing process...

BISF Houses – The Complete Guide

23rd February, 2022

We’ve mentioned before but whilst it’s not impossible to get a mortgage on a BISF property, it is more difficult.

How to Sell Your House at Auction

18th February, 2022

So you've decided to sell your house but think that the open market may not be for you? Selling your house at auction is a common way to achieve a...

Gazundering – What Is It and How to Avoid It?

9th February, 2022

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, chances are you’ve heard of the term ‘gazumping’ at some stage. But have you heard of its antonym, gazundering?

Property Searches When Buying a House – What Are They?

26th January, 2022

Property searches (also known as conveyancing searches) are conducted on most house purchases in the UK. But what are they? In this guide we give you all the information you...

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