They say that life, death and taxes are the only certainties in life, but we disagree. Once you enter the adult world, paying council tax is an inevitability. If you’re wondering what council tax entails and how it works, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know …
It is the news we were all waiting for. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak chancelled his way into Chancel Town and announced a stamp duty holiday effective immediately. It means that buyers won’t need to pay a penny in stamp duty on properties up to £500,000. The move looks set to save buyers thousands …
If you’re looking to buy it is important to consider the ownership of a property and the implications this has on you buying it. There are two types of ownership of property: • Freehold – Leasehold– Freehold Owning a property on a freehold basis is the more advantageous of the two options, this inevitably impacts …
Private house sales are essentially the same as a for sale by owner. The main benefit is avoiding the hefty percentage fee, charged by a high street agent on the sale price of your home. It can be a great way of maximising the profit on the sale of your house but there are a …
It’s probably not the first thing on your mind if you’re selling your property, but the chances are that you’ve heard of something called Stamp Duty Land Tax and it’s very likely it will be payable on your sale. Find out here what SDLT is, the rates and thresholds, and how you pay it. What …
So you’ve just had a dedicated agent value your humble abode at a price that has you trying your hardest to contain all of the excitement. You crack out the calculator and do the numbers, seeing how many shiny gold coins you’re going to get when someone buys your awesome home. But then it dawns on you: …
Property chains play a significant role in the home-buying process, yet many buyers and sellers still find themselves asking, “what is a property chain?”. A lack of clarity can often lead to frustration when chains break and deals fall through. It’s safe to say that a property chain is one of the primary reasons why …
Instructing a solicitor or conveyancer to oversee the final stages of your property purchase is another additional cost to add to the bill. However it can be a lengthy and difficult process should you chose to undertake it yourself and is often best left to a professional. Often an estate agent will recommend a solicitor …
The average cost of moving house in the UK has more than tripled in the last ten years. The actual price of the house your selling and then buying are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to working out the real cost of moving home. In many cases you have to factor …
Preparing to buy a property can be a daunting task, but it’s not just the cost of the property or a mortgage that buyers need to consider. Here’s a rundown of all the costs when buying a house. There are a number of additional costs involved in the moving process and budgeting for these is …
