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When and why should you downsize?
07 Jun, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
First, we should consider what downsizing is. In the strict definition of the term, downsizing means moving from one property to one that is smaller.
Read moreThe state of the housing market
31 May, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
In the United Kingdom, the housing market is a key part of the infrastructure of the economy, inextricably linked to the vagaries of interest rates an...
Read moreThe problem with being a single First-Time Buyer
24 May, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
The difficulty for First-Time Buyers (FTBs) in getting a foothold on the lowest rung of the property ladder has never been more acute; and the problem...
Read moreStamp duty and land transaction tax - everything you need to know
17 May, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Transfer of Equity
One of the key expenditures when purchasing a property is the duty (or a tax) that is essential to be paid.
Read moreQuestions to ask seller when buying a home
10 May, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase
When you are in the process of buying a new home, there are so many things that you need to think of. Find our list of questions to ask to the seller.
Read moreWhat you need to know about conveyancing scams
03 May, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Equity Release, First Time Buyer, News, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase, Seller, Transfer of Equity
The criminal fraternity is getting ever more sophisticated in their methods to trick people out of their money.
Read moreMortgage protection insurance: Is it worth the cost?
26 Apr, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Remortgage
You are advised to consider the risk of not taking out such insurance before ignoring the possibility of needing it in the future, particularly if you...
Read moreThe future of conveyancing: helping the buyer and the seller
19 Apr, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, News, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Back in 2020, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers published a forward-looking discussion paper that considers the issues with looking forward ten ye...
Read moreProperty information: upfront details from the agent
12 Apr, 2024/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
A step in the process is to ensure that estate agents provide a minimum amount of information concerning a property before they advertise it for sale.
Read moreMore borrowers are looking at interest-only mortgages
12 Dec, 2023/ by Homeward Legal /Remortgage
Interest-only loans are a good way of reducing monthly repayments significantly when compared with the payments for a standard repayment mortgage.
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