Autumn Statement: Letting Agents’ Fees

Autumn Statement: Letting Agents’ Fees

During its Autumn Statement on Wednesday, the Government announced that it would be banning letting agents’ fees being charged to tenants. These fees are charged over and above rent and a deposit and can cost tenants £200-£700. Typically, these fees cover...
Autumn Statement: Letting Agents’ Fees

What might a purchaser discover about my house?

Selling your home can be a stressful and expensive time. Throughout the legal process to sell your house, your purchaser may uncover various defects or legal issues. Your solicitor will discuss these with you and resolve them with the purchaser and their solicitor....
Autumn Statement: Letting Agents’ Fees

Restrictive Covenants: Explained

When you are purchasing a property, your solicitor may tell you that there are restrictive covenants on your title. We look here at what this means, and how they can affect your property. What are restrictive covenants? They are agreements in a deed that limit the way...
Autumn Statement: Letting Agents’ Fees

Environmental Searches: Explained

Following the series of articles on residential property searches, where we have already looked at Local Authority and Drainage and Water searches, the final compulsory search required by the majority of mortgage lenders is an Environmental Search. As indicated in its...