Residential Property News & Updates

Selling a Leasehold Property, what you need to know about Ground Rents

Ground rents have become a controversial topic in recent years. You may have seen stories in the press about leasehold properties with onerous ground rents which have made those properties hard to sell. So, if you own a leasehold property and want to move, should you be worried?

Why You Need to Insure a Property from Exchange of Contracts

Moving home, you will have a myriad of things to do. Arranging insurance for your new home may be firmly on your to-do list. But did you know you should usually insure from exchange of contracts?

Ambitious growth of Sills & Betteridge Solicitors continues following merger with Bell & Buxton Solicitors, Sheffield

The firm has announced this week, its merger with historic Sheffield law firm Bell & Buxton Solicitors

Buying a Property via a Conditional Contract

Buying a property can often take longer than you would like and, until the exchange of contracts, there is always the risk that the seller can back out. This period, between acceptance of your offer and exchange of contracts, can leave you on tenterhooks, especially if your purchase depends on another event, such as the grant of planning permission. So, what are your options?

Switch, Let or Sell a Second Home

For some, owning a second home is a dream, evoking thoughts of seaside cottages and impromptu getaways. The reality though can be rather different. Not only is there the issue of ongoing maintenance, but recent changes have made ownership more expensive, something which could account for the recent surge in sales of second homes.

Seven property scams, and how to avoid them

Fraud is on the rise in all areas of our lives, and unfortunately property is no exception. Last year saw a 29 per cent increase in conveyancing scams, with homebuyers particularly vulnerable.