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Q. I’d love to get my foot on the property ladder and particularly interested in finding out more about shared ownership schemes as these seem like a more affordable way to buy especially since the banks lending criteria is so much tougher these days, can you help? A. Shared ownership is a very good idea…
Q. I’m buying a Leasehold property and almost ready to exchange but my solicitor has just discovered that there seems to be no evidence of the parking space on the lease or the deeds. The seller is adamant that he purchased a parking space when he bought the apartment off plan. What can I do,…
Q. I’ve just unexpectedly discovered the house I’m buying is in a conservation area how does this impact me as a buyer – I understand there will be various restrictions placed upon me as an owner? A. Surprisingly Canary Wharf with its brand new shiny sky scrapers would be the last place you would expect to find…
Q. I’m thinking about buying an investment property as a pension plan with a friend of mine, I have heard there are two ways of holding this legally, can you advise on the difference between tenants in Common and Joint tenants? A. Buying a property with a friend is a fabulous idea and can spread…
Q. I’m thinking about extending my house rather than selling and buying a larger property, have you any advice regarding this particularly with regards to seeking planning permission and whether this will add much value to my home once the project is complete? A. An extension can radically improve a property. Bigger, better space and…
Q. How is the property marketing fairing as we enter the final quarter of the year? A. Certainly most would agree that it has remained a very unpredictable market for most of the year. Each month that passes seems different to the month before one minute it’s raging on lettings and quiet on sales next…
Q. Can you tell me more about EPC’s (Energy Performance Certificates) I’m not sure when and why I would require one and is it just if I want to rent my property or do I need one if I’m selling too? A. You’ll need to supply an EPC whether you are selling or renting a…
Q. I’m a new Landlord currently trying to agree a let on my property, the Agent has suggested that I should take out some kind of a rental Warranty to protect me in the event of non rent payment and the tenant refusing to vacate. Do you think this is necessary? A. Protecting your rental…
Q. I’m going to rent a flat for the first time and need to understand my rights and responsibilities as a tenant, can you help? A. Certainly, even before you start searching for a property to rent, it’s important to understand the legal aspects of being a tenant. When you become a tenant, you take…
Q. According to my Agent my tenancy has now run into ‘Periodic’ what does this mean and how does it impact me as a tenant? A. Once the fixed term of an AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) tenancy comes to an end if both parties are happy to continue the tenancy but a new term is…
