Understanding Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) provides an overview of a property’s energy efficiency, summarizing the property's energy efficiency and including an energy efficiency rating displayed...
Understanding Probate What is Probate? Probate is the legal procedure required to handle the property, money, and possessions of someone who has passed away. If the deceased left a valid...
A private property sale is an option many homeowners may choose to save on estate agent fees and retain control over the process. While it can be a rewarding approach,...
What are House Buying Companies? House buying companies, often called property-buying companies, specialise in purchasing homes directly from homeowners, offering an alternative to the traditional property sale process. Unlike selling...
What is a Derelict Property? A derelict property refers to a building that has fallen into such poor condition that it is no longer suitable for living, business, or rental...
When browsing property listings, you might come across homes listed as “cash buyers only.” Listing a property as 'cash buyers only' can limit the pool of potential buyers. This label...
Buying Your Parents’ Home Buying your parents’ house and allowing them to live in it rent-free is a choice some families make to keep property within the family and provide...
What is Squatting? Squatting occurs when someone occupies a property without the owner’s permission, typically in buildings that are empty or neglected. This might include anything from abandoned flats and...
Understanding Cheeky Offers A cheeky offer is when you put in a bid for a property that’s noticeably lower than the asking price or its market value. While it can...
Understanding Home Repossession: What Homeowners Need to Know What is Home Repossession? As someone who’s spent over 20 years in the property business, I’ve seen firsthand how stressful home repossession...