Articles by ‘Megan Thorne’

The Environmental Agency states that 5.2 million properties (or 1 in 6) are at risk of flooding. With flooding more commonplace due to climate change, we thought it important to highlight the things you…

In England and Wales, the tenure for a property can be Freehold or Leasehold. If you are purchasing a flat then you will be buying a leasehold property. You may have seen in the…

Buying property is one of the most significant investments that most people make in their lifetime and it is essential to understand the different types of ownership. Two common types of ownership are Leasehold…

According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Housing Statistical Release on 28 June 2018; there were 160,470 completions of new build properties from January 2018 to March 2018. This is an 8% increase from 2017.
There are clearly many people purchasing new build homes. However, do these prospective buyers understand the terminology frequently used by their solicitors and the developers?

Many people find themselves in a position where they are financially comfortable with mortgage repayments, yet cannot save up the necessary deposit to purchase a home. The Help to Buy equity loan scheme offers the opportunity for purchasers to borrow up to 20% of their property purchase price (40% in London).