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1st-time buyers still confused over Stamp Duty exemptions
09 Aug, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
First-time buyers in England are confused about changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax, over-estimating how much they can save on the duty and even unconvince...
Read moreLack of suitable properties a barrier to over-65s downsizing
09 Aug, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /Sale & Purchase
More retirees than ever are looking to downsize their homes for a smaller property. However, many are struggling to make a sale or achieve a top price...
Read moreAlleviate sinkhole risk with ground stability report
08 Aug, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
A terrifying but increasingly common issue in the UK are sinkholes. Once-stable areas can literally fall into the ground thanks to natural movement be...
Read more1st-time buyer numbers reach highest level since 2008
26 Jul, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
The numbers of first-time buyers in the UK are at their highest level in a decade, now making up 51 percent of the home-buyer market.
Read moreEngland's homeowners grow in number and by age
17 Jul, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer
According to the 2016-17 survey, 14.4 million households either own their home outright or own with a mortgage, making up 63 percent of all English ho...
Read moreThink-tank's 10 steps to solve UK housing crisis
17 Jul, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
An MP and former special adviser to the Prime Minister and a former Chancellor of the Exchequer has unveiled a 10-point plan to solve the UK's housing...
Read moreHow rentcharges present a hidden risk to freehold property buyers
10 Jul, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer
How rentcharges present a hidden risk to freehold property buyers
Read moreOver-65s keen to downsize are struggling to find suitable homes
25 Jun, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /Sale & Purchase
More older homeowners looking to downsize and become "last-time" buyers are struggling to find suitable properties.
Read more7 essential steps to follow when house-hunting
25 Jun, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer
Finding a place you want to buy is only the first step in moving house. In fact, spotting the ideal home is probably the easiest part of the whole she...
Read more3 essential questions every 1st-time buyer should ask before committing to a home
21 Jun, 2018/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Once you've made up your mind that owning your own home is your goal, here are three essential questions you should ask to ensure you are on the right...
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