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By extending the lease on your property, you increase its value, which is ideal if you are planning to sell. There are two routes you can take when it comes to extending your lease on your property. These are known as Formal Lease Extensions and Informal Lease Extensions. Below, our experienced team discusses everything you…
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A ‘down valuation’ is the result of a valuation report stating that the property has been valued at less than the seller’s asking price. This term is not one that we, and many others in the industry, like to use – what is referred to as a ‘down valuation’ is, in reality, the difference between…
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Respecting Your Health and the Health of Others Our work revolves around inspecting homes. Inevitably, we encounter home owners, their family and friends and other members of the public on a daily basis. We are mindful of concerns regarding Covid-19 and would like to reassure you that we are committed to the health and safety…
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The type of house survey you will need largely depends on the age and condition of the property you are buying or selling. Choosing the right survey will help highlight any serious problems and advise you of the specific risks before you commit to the process of buying or selling a house. Continue reading to…
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When purchasing a new build home you understandably expect everything to be perfect. However, according to the New Home Customer Satisfaction survey, 94% of people buying a new build in 2021 had to report snags or defects to their builder. A snagging survey is designed to highlight any problems, from cosmetic to structural, so the…
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Why pay for an independent survey? “I’ve had quotes for hundreds here and thousands there, who do I trust?” “Do I really need a damp course installed?” Just a couple of the questions we get asked daily. Well, here’s why you should pay for an independent survey. We have no affiliation with suppliers selling chemicals,…
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The tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, ruled by Rochale Coroner’s Court to be due to prolonged exposure to black mould in his home, has highlighted a problem that until now, largely gone under the radar. Mould is a form of fungus and there are many types. Mould spores are everywhere at all times and…
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I want to sell my leasehold property but I only have a short lease, what are my options? If you are in the position that you own a leasehold property (usually a flat / apartment or maisonette) and only have a short lease remaining your property is likely to be un-mortgageable and you will have…
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The help to buy scheme benefited thousands of homeowners with somewhere in the region of 375,000 help to buy loans issued over the course of the scheme. However there have been significant issues if you are one of the thousands of homeowners that bought a flat under the help to buy scheme that has subsequently…