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8 Tips Landlords Should Consider Before Leasing a Property

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Leasing a property is like running an investment business. Unlike stocks or ISAs, you can't just invest your money, sit back, and wait for a return. Being a landlord is a hands on experience that requires regular input.

8 Tips Landlords Should Consider Before Leasing a Property

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Thinking of Buying an Apartment? 4 Things to Consider

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Our Head of Conveyancing Jackie Roe shares what to consider when thinking of buying an apartment.

Thinking of Buying an Apartment? 4 Things to Consider

Move Home or Improve Your Leasehold Property? The Pros and Cons

Wednesday, 09 May 2018

Do you need more bedrooms for your growing family? Are you falling out of love with your house and thinking of moving? You might want to consider improving your home instead…

Move Home or Improve Your Leasehold Property? The Pros and Cons

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Want to Move to the Countryside? 5 Points to Consider

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

From bats in the belfry to a lazy afternoon on the river, what are the quirks you need to consider when buying your dream home in the country

Want to Move to the Countryside? 5 Points to Consider

Stop Fraudsters Selling Your Property

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Property fraud is on the rise. It typically involves fraudsters selling high value properties without the true owner having any idea.

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All Conveyancers Are Not Created Equally…

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

A recent study, reported in the Law Society Gazette, shows that 43% of home-movers in the past year chose a specialist conveyancer over a local solicitor, which is an increase of 27% from just three years earlier.

All Conveyancers Are Not Created Equally…

Abolition of Stamp Duty Land Tax up to £300,000 - 6 Things You Should Know

Monday, 12 February 2018

Our quick facts guide to the new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief.

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Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Residential Market

Monday, 29 January 2018

At VWV, we are aware that some developers sell new houses (as opposed to flats) leasehold rather than freehold. Historically this has not caused a problem and was not usual in this area. In more recent years however...

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Landlords and Tenants - Are Your Service Charges Reasonable?

Thursday, 12 October 2017

Whether you are a tenant or landlord, it is in your interest that your block of flats is well maintained and insured. Usually the landlord carries out these tasks.

Landlords and Tenants - Are Your Service Charges Reasonable?

Residential vs Commercial Property - Where Should You Invest?

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Here are four things you should consider:

Residential vs Commercial Property - Where Should You Invest?

England v. Scotland - Could the House Purchase Process Be Improved?

Thursday, 10 August 2017

Now and then there are some who moan about the English conveyancing system, the system for buying and selling houses.

England v. Scotland - Could the House Purchase Process Be Improved?

A Brush With the Law - Painted Properties and the Planning Acts

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Can your local planning authority compel you to repaint a 'garish' property?

A Brush With the Law - Painted Properties and the Planning Acts

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Autumn Budget 2017 - An Early Christmas for First-Time Buyers?

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

From today, first-time buyers of residential property in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, will pay no Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on homes worth up to £300,000.