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What will the Housing Market look like for buyers in 2023?

Posted: 26 January

2022 was a turbulent year for the property market, with house prices rising then falling, interest rates sky-rocketing and rental prices continuing to increase. Despite this post-pandemic chaos, the housing market is now beginning to slow down with the...

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What the Bank of England’s increase base rate to 3% means for your mortgage

Posted: 07 December

The Bank of England has announced an interest rate rise of 0.75%, to 3% – a level not seen since 2008, as the UK battles with soaring inflation. I have a mortgage. What happens now? The vast majority of...

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How has Stamp Duty Land Tax changed?

Posted: 18 November

The Chancellor’s mini budget of 23 September has made a number of changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax rules with effect from 23 September 2022. As the cost-of-living crisis tightens and mortgage interest rates are increasing, this news...

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Freehold vs Leasehold – what’s the difference?

Posted: 13 September

Buying a freehold or leasehold property can raise many questions. Who owns what? Who is responsible for what? Who pays what? It is essential you understand the differences before you buy a property. What is Freehold ownership? When buying...

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The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 – A pivotal change in home ownership?

Posted: 23 August

What is the objective? The 30th June 2022 saw the introduction of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022.  Effectively, ‘banning’ ground rent on new residential leases, in England and Wales.  In an attempt, to free leaseholders of the...

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Serious Violence Reduction Orders (Pilot Scheme 2023)

April 2023 was the start of the Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVRO) pilot program....

- 25 May 2023

Is there a difference between a McKenzie Friend and a Litigation Friend?

Friends like these… Explaining McKenzie Friends and Litigation Friends Any person in Court proceedings...

- 25 May 2023

How will having previous convictions affect me?

Besides the immediate sentence, one of the main concerns people have when they receive...

- 22 May 2023