Found your dream home? Amazing, now whether it is a huge mansion or a cosy studio there are certain things that every new home needs. From the practical to the essential to the just because – getting prepared can transform moving in from chaos to a breeze.  Have a look...

When it comes to property dreams whether investing in a buy to let, securing your first home or embarking on a joint venture the biggest hurdle to making them a reality begins with an F. Choosing how to finance is complicated and sometimes means missing out on opportunities. Imagine this,...

Buying a property in itself is a huge challenge, but what about when you have a house to sell too? Being in this position is actually pretty common. Many property purchases depend on house sales to release the funds for the next buy. However, knowing how to go about it...

The decision to divorce can be hard to reach, whatever the reason for the breakdown of your relationship. While some separations are more amicable, a topic that often spices things up is money. Both parties have their own views on what is fair and reasonable. Furthermore, if an agreement cannot...

From what it is, why we pay it to who it applies to, as leading UK conveyancers we get asked a lot of questions about stamp duty. If you are considering buying or selling a property and want to know more about this compulsory tax read on dear reader. Here...

It all starts so well, one minute you’re dating, the next you’re saying “I do”. However,  while the plan may be forever, sometimes life gets in the way of things. When couples get a divorce there are certain assumptions why the marriage may not have worked out. Rushed the romantic...

Buying a first home  is a lot of things – exciting, emotional and let’s face it, expensive. Some lucky first time buyers are given a little gift towards their house deposit. Whether from kind friends or family members this can truly be the gift of a lifetime in helping you...

Freaking out about getting a mortgage? Relax, it’s not as hard as you might think, check out how to set yourself up for success.    One question we hear a lot from first time buyers is would it be hard for me to get a mortgage? Now, while there can...

Being a landlord is not as easy as many people think. From finding the right property, attracting a tenant to keeping up with regulations there is a lot to do. We understand that landlords have financial commitments such as mortgages and property maintenance. These are often paid out of the...