The only law that applies when buying property is the law of the jungle – better known as “Buyer beware”. Why book a survey? If you buy a cereal bar and it turns out to be stale or mouldy, the full force of the law will be on your side. You can...
Statistically there are two major culprits when it comes to deals falling through – mortgage problems and legal delays. Here are some tips to improve your chances of success by speeding up your mortgage (the following blog covers legal delays) . GETTING A QUICKER...
Finding the right property Choosing a new home sounds like fun. Snooping around other people’s houses promises at the very least to provide hours of cheap entertainment (judging by the number of TV shows devoted to the subject). But the potential for enjoyment is...
By arranging your home survey directly online - rather than via a mortgage lender - you can save the large chunk of the survey fee that the banks normally keep. They may still want to instruct a valuer to carry out their mortgage valuation, but don’t let them try to sell you an expensive Homebuyer or Building Survey from one of the large, target-driven, corporate firms on their 'panel'.
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