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With the first half of the year already behind us, what’s really going on in the London property market? Property bubble, property boom, are just a few of the favourite property guru’s expressions flying around. It’s everywhere, in the papers on the news, yes we have had an extremely surprising 2014 so far. Momentum for…
Q. I am buying a property and the estate agent has asked me for a copy of my ID and proof of address. I always understood that it was the seller that needs to provide ID not the buyer. Do I really need to comply with this request or is it just an incompetent estate…
Q. I am a landlord with several rental investments and have recently received an offer via my agent from a serviced apartment company. The agent has highly recommended them but they want to use their own contract and will not pay the usual deposit only provide us with a letter of intent. Do you think…
Q. I have recently purchased a Leasehold property for investment and intend to rent it out as soon as the refurbishment has been completed. I have heard that if you have a leasehold property and intend to rent it out, in effect sub-let you need to notify the managing agent who are then likely to…
Q. I have two offers on my property; one is cash and chain free and for the asking price and the other for more than the asking price but the buyer, although he has his property under offer is in a chain. Of course the extra money would be nice but the cash is tempting…
Q. I am moving house soon and given the size of the home I need to pack up I am considering using a removal company to help me make the move. How do I know if a firm is reputable or not, I don’t have any recommendations so I am really worried in case it…
This week I have some exciting news to share with you all. For years now Agents have been held at the mercy of the two property portals namely Rightmove and Zoopla who have captured the market when it comes to consumers searching for property. More than 500 estate agents have joined forces to create an…
Q. I am an overseas investor with property in the UK and plan to sell sometime soon. I first heard last December that the Chancellor intends to extend the scope of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to include the sale of residential properties in the UK which are owned by non-UK residents. When will it come…
Q. I am selling my house to a really nice couple that are in a chain but their sale is really advanced almost ready to exchange in fact. However although the sale on mine was agreed four weeks ago and I have completed all the paperwork and returned it to my solicitor, I have just…
Q. I am a very responsible Landlord and am keen to ensure I carry out all my responsibilities especially any legal requirements. However the gas safety certificate is about to expire on my property but my tenant is refusing to allow my contractor access to carry this out. What can I do about this; surely they…
