Once a property has been sold the focus of both seller and buyer will usually turn to the key stages of exchange of contracts and completion. Exchange of contracts is the point at which both the [...]
New guidance from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has been released on “material information” in property listings.
With mortgage and interest rates at some of their highest rates in 15 years and a notable contraction in mortgaged house purchases, it’s a troubling time for home buyers.
2023 has been a tough year for the property market so far, in the main due to increases in interest rates, and the knock on effect this has had on mortgage deals.
The UK Finance Household Finance Review for Q1 2023, has shown the cost of living and increases in interest rates are having a very much demonstrable effect on household affordability limits.
It’s fair to say that the current economic turmoil caused by the Coronavirus, COVID:19, has overshadowed a lot of the run-up to the March budget. Experts had, for some time, been hotly [...]
Mortgage Payment Protection If you found yourself unable to work due to an illness, injury or redundancy, chances are you’d struggle to make your monthly mortgage payments. If you have mortgage [...]
Your Remortgage – guiding you through the process. Confused about how a remortgage works? We know moving to a new mortgage lender can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’ve not done it for [...]
Have you received your remortgage questionnaire and don’t know where to start? Do you need some help from us so that you can complete it? This article will talk you through why the questionnaire [...]
Should you remortgage? Taking out a new mortgage on a property you already own is known as remortgaging. Why should you remortgage? There are plenty of good reasons to take this step – and [...]
Equity release: The fastest growing sector in the mortgage market What is equity release? Equity release provides homeowners over the age of 55 with the option to release money from their home. [...]
A known issue is something all property owners need to be aware of when selling their home, failing to highlight it could result in being prosecuted. Here's our guide to find out more.
Take a look at our guide to find out what a completion statement is, what it includes and when you should expect to receive one when buying and/or selling a property.
Raising money for a deposit can be one of the biggest barriers to homeownership for many first-time buyers. At the time of writing this house prices have substantially risen partly as a result of [...]
A new-build property can be appealing to buyers for a number of reasons. However, developers often gear their marketing towards first-time buyers with some government supported schemes available [...]
‘Conveyancing’, the legal process by which a property is transferred from one owner to another, has long been associated with traditional bricks and mortar high-street solicitors.
Whether you're buying a property for the fist time or perhaps you're looking to more home - take a look at our guide on the benefits of buying a new-build property.
Buying a property off-plan can be slightly different than buying an older home. At Enact conveyancing, we've listed our top tips on what to check to ensure you don't miss a trick with your [...]
Here we reveal the 11 most expensive neighbourhoods to buy a property in Yorkshire. Read our guide to find out how you can seek out affordable homes in expensive areas.
A known issue is something all property owners need to be aware of when selling their home, failing to highlight it could result in being prosecuted. Here's our guide to find out more.
For first-time buyers it's not just a deposit they will need to save up for - there are several other costs that have to be paid ahead of moving into your first home.
When the Chancellor announced an extension to the current stamp duty holiday, it came as a sigh of relief for not only house buyers but industry professionals including conveyancers.
As a buyer, once you’ve finally completed and have the keys to your new home, one of the first things you’ll want to do is relax and enjoy it. The last thing you’d want is to discover nasty [...]
If you’re buying a property where the seller or agent have highlighted the presence of Japanese knotweed, or if it’s something that a property survey has uncovered as part of a survey, you should [...]
Conveyancing transactions can vary hugely in how long they take to reach completion. Watch our short video which explains what might make a transaction quicker or slower.
What is a conveyancer? Confused about what is meant by the term ‘Conveyancer’? “Conveyancing” is the term used to describe the area of law which deals with the legal process of the [...]
The Right to Buy scheme is a fantastic way to purchase your first home. However, if you are new to the property ladder, you may not be aware of what makes you eligible to qualify for Right to Buy [...]
What kind of survey do you need? Having a property survey done is one of the most important steps on the journey to homeownership. Your home is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, so [...]
If you’ve decided to purchase your council-owned property and want to take advantage of the Right to Buy government scheme, this will help you to own your own home at a reduced price. However, [...]
The Right to Buy scheme gives council tenants the option of owning their own home at a greatly reduced rate, helping thousands of people to get on the property ladder. Nonetheless, like any major [...]
Whether you're buying a property for the fist time or perhaps you're looking to more home - take a look at our guide on the benefits of buying a new-build property.
