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Is Gazumping Illegal? (7 Ways To Avoid Being Gazumped)

Gazumping is not illegal in England and Wales and sellers can accept offers from another buyer “the gazumper” and not sell to the original buyer until contracts have been exchanged. The original buyer can increase their offer to stop being gazumped, but may not be able to afford a higher offer.

Should You Buy A House With A South Facing Garden? Are they worth the extra value?

If you buy a house with a south facing garden in the northern hemisphere the back of the house will enjoy sunlight for most of the day. The back garden will be drenched in sunshine for most of the day. Some homebuyers are willing to pay over £32,000 more for a south-facing garden.

Can You Make An Offer On a House That is Under Offer + Sold STC?

You can still make an offer on a house that is under offer or “sold subject to contract”, as the buyer and seller are not legally bound to proceed at this stage. Houses in England and Wales are still technically available until all the paperwork has been signed and contracts are exchanged.

Can You Rent Out A Retirement Flat? What are the restrictions?

You can only rent out a retirement flat if the lease allows you to do so, but you may need to obtain permission from the freeholder and pay a consent to let fee. But there may be restrictions on who the property can be rented to, which will include the same age restrictions set for buying the flat.

Property 118 Review: Contact & Cotswold Barristers Review

This Property118 review reveals a professional services company providing tax advice to property landlords, which includes property tax planning, the incorporation of property rental businesses, guidance on ownership structure, help to solve your Section 24 Tax problem and inheritance tax planning.

Do New Homes Lose Value? How to avoid losing too much value

New homes often lose value immediately after buying the property, which is similar to buying a new car. This is because new homes tend to be priced higher to cater to those homebuyers who like to buy new homes. The loss suffered when buying a new home is made worse with the Help to Buy scheme.

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