Many first-time buyers (FTBs) don’t end up purchasing a home in the area they’d originally intended to move to, new research has found. An article for Mortgage Introducer shared a study by Post Office Money, which revealed that 63 per cent of those who are getting on...
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Should You Use A Solicitor To Handle Probate?
Probate is the process of collating all of the assets of someone who has recently passed away and making sure that they are distributed according to that person’s will (assuming there is one), as well as making sure any debts are settled. It can be a complicated and...
January: Peak Season For Divorce
January is typically the busiest month for divorce in the UK, with the first working Monday back after Christmas considered to be ‘Divorce Day’. This year, that falls on 7 January 2019. The reason for the name is that this is when solicitors in the UK tend to...
Parents Worried About Children’s Inheritance After Divorce
Recent research has revealed that 75% of parents in the UK want to control how their wealth is handed down to their children.
Housing Market Stalls To Lowest Growth Rate In 5 Yrs
House price growth has fallen to 1.5 per cent in October, which is the lowest rate of annual growth since March 2013.
Fixer-Uppers – The Most Cost-Effective Way To Get On The Ladder?
Research has revealed that properties that need serious structural work carried out can be bought for £40k under the market average.
What You Need To Know About Leasehold Properties
The government have announced a new consultation to look at how to address the problems caused by unfair leasehold practices.
Probate: Your Questions Answered
A national news provider recently shared some information you may find useful with regards to probate.
Divorce Rates Among Same-Sex Couples Triple Over Year
According to recent data, there were 338 divorces of same-sex couples in 2017, compared with just 112 the year before.
Moving House? How You Can Cut The Cost
A consumer rights organisation has offered advice on how home movers can reduce their costs when they’re heading to a new abode.
