Victorian homes reign as most sought-after period property style 

New data shows that Victorian architecture commands significant appeal in the UK property market as historical homes top the nation’s search history.  The wealth of period properties across Britain boasts house designs from Georgian, post WWII and Victorian Britain – but it’s the allure of the gilded age that has homebuyers captivated. Data from property […]

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HM Land Registry Guidance Updates for Conveyancers

HM Land Registry’s guidance on charging orders (practice guide 76). Change made: Section 8.3 has been amended as a result of an update to our procedures for dealing with existing Form K restrictions when a charging order is assigned to create consistency with practice on updating other restrictions when there has been an assignment of […]

‘Stamp Duty cut will be deeply damaging’

Which locations in England will make the most savings on Stamp Duty

A stamp duty cut would see ‘house prices go up and evictions soar,’ a spokesman for The National Association of Property Buyers has claimed. Reports claim Jeremy Hunt is planning to reduce Stamp Duty in a bid to secure much-needed votes. But Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, warned such a move would be […]

One in three people who took a survey saved money when buying a home

Research has revealed that one in three UK homebuyers have saved money on property after taking a survey prior to purchase. The HomeOwners Alliance say that almost 60% of homeowners who bought within the last five years confirmed they had undertaken a RICS house survey or new build snagging inspection.  The latest reports show that […]