Outer London Boroughs Overtake the Capital in Property Demand
A recent study by Haart Estate Agency suggests that the houses in areas surrounding London are growing in price faster than the city itself for once.
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How to Buy a New Build Property
When buying a new build property, there are a few things to take into consideration that you wouldn’t have to think about with an older property. To help you out with your purchase, we’ve listed the most important things to remember when it comes to buying a new build.
How Do I Know if My Conveyancing is Expensive?
At Capital Conveyancing, we often hear clients asking if their conveyancing is too expensive, and this is a difficult question to answer, but there are some important factors to take into consideration before choosing a solicitor to ensure your quote is the best value.
New Plastic Five Pound Notes Celebrate London’s Iconic Skyline
The new ‘indestructible’ five-pound note was unveiled today in the Suffolk town of Bury. Made from tough polymer plastic and featuring some of London’s most iconic buildings, the new note is a celebration of our capital city’s skyline.
Buying a Listed Building in London? Time to Get a Survey
London has so many beautiful listed buildings, but they require a little more care than a standard property. Many of the older features can succumb to age, and you might find that things need repairing as soon as you move in. To avoid potentially paying thousands out in repairs, get a survey done first to find out the real cost of moving to a listed property in London.
How Conveyancing Works: A Step by Step Guide
Moving house is already a stressful time and the process of conveyancing only adds to the confusion. To ease your journey from deciding to buy or sell a house, right through to the actual move, we’ve compiled a guide on how conveyancing actually works, so you can focus on the important tasks, like packing and choosing the interior design.
Everything You Need to Know About Remortgaging Your Home
Remortgaging is a complicated subject and while it can release some much needed funds from your property, it can also be a stressful and confusing time. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about remortgaging here to help you get the most out of your new mortgage.
How to Avoid Hidden Costs in Your Conveyancing
Nowadays with so much competition in the market, finding a conveyancer who is honest, affordable and transparent can be a nightmare. To save yourself falling for the cheap conveyancing quote which turns out to cost triple down the line, we’ve outlined everything that should and shouldn’t be included in your conveyancing quote.
What to Look for in a Conveyancing Solicitor
Finding a conveyancing solicitor can be hard, especially when most of us don’t know the first thing about the conveyancing process. To help you get the best deal on your conveyancing package, we’ve listed the top five things you should look for in a good solicitor.
Homebuyers Warned Not to Forget a Planning Search Report
A Planning Search Report is vital for a safe house purchase. This essential report tells homebuyers if there are any planned developments due to be built in the vicinity of your new home, as well as the locations of any phone or electricity masts, radon gas and other important data all highlighted alongside a high resolution aerial photograph of the area for your reassurance.