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In roughly 50% of cases, probate is required after a person dies. The process of dealing with their estate can easily become expensive. However, should you close accounts, sell property and land and distribute any relevant assets yourself, you won’t need to pay a solicitor to help you.
Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of Exchequer, has recently announced plans to make certain properties exempt from stamp duty. This will be billed as a “stamp duty holiday” in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual property viewings offer a quick and easy solution when it’s not possible to see a house in person. But is this increasingly popular approach to marketing property worth it? Here’s everything you need to know.
Hiring a solicitor is expensive, so you might wonder if you really need one when selling your house. However, while you could save up to £2,000 by foregoing a solicitor, it’s worth taking a serious look at the risks.
No matter how careful you are, it's easy to find yourself in debt. It can be difficult just to keep track of who you owe, how much, and when payments are due.
Circumstances often dictate the best time to sell your house. If you are looking to sell your house during spring, consider the following guidelines.
The UK property market has halted as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, with all property viewings stopping and market analysts warning of a collapse in sales.
Has your experience of selling your property been challenging? Or perhaps you're concerned about how challenging it will be for you selling your house or flat? Check out our top 3 tips to selling your house fast.
Once again, the housing market continues to fluctuate. However, according to Zoopla, recent house price index studies indicate a 2.9% growth rate of house prices throughout the country.
Average house prices have slowed down, with a mere increase of 0.5% in November that represents the lowest annual growth for over 18 months. Low growth was affected in the North East of England and London.
Homeowner confidence is on the rise, with a survey from Zoopla showing that over 80% of British people expect their homes to increase in value during the next six months. This is so in spite of continuously falling prices and widespread uncertainty about the UK's future.
Surveys indicate that a large number of consumers are confused by the specifics of the Help to Buy scheme. While it was advertised as easy to understand, straightforward and suitable for many, the details have proven to be complicated and confusing.