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Buying your first home
Your first home is an exciting purchase but also one with lots of considerations and documents. This checklist should help you get organised: Budget: Firstly, it’s important to determine how much you can afford to spend. Gather: Collect salary information, bank statements and other evidence of saving and/or investments. If you are being given money by family […]Read More >
Residential Property FAQs – First-Time Buyer
How long does the process of buying a house usually take? In most cases, the average conveyancing for the purchase of a home will take anywhere between 8 and 12 weeks. It can take less time than this or a little longer, depending on the complexity of the property and those involved in any chain. […]Read More >
The Renters (Reform) Bill Controversy: Should Landlords be Concerned?
What the Government has called a “once-in-a-generation” transformation of housing laws, The Renters (Reform) Bill is intended to usher in a more equitable letting system for both tenants and landlords. Since its introduction to Parliament in May 2023, the legislative overhaul has attracted significant media and industry attention, causing considerable concern among landlords. According to […]Read More >
Auctions, cheap as chips?
These days, selling and purchasing a property can feel like a challenging process and in some cases, vendors and purchasers look at other ways in which they can achieves their desired transactions. A method which has never been more popular than now is via auction. Auctions are a popular method in which to purchase a […]Read More >
Residential Property FAQs
I am thinking of buying a retirement property. Are there any differences between these and other freehold or leasehold properties? Retirement properties often have the benefit of a manager on hand for any emergencies. There is also a social element for those persons who would like more social interaction, usually with various events and activities […]Read More >
Residential Property FAQs
Are you looking to buy or sell your first property? Do you have some questions about the conveyancing procedure? Our legal experts answer your most frequently asked questions… Do I need to sort out any paperwork when selling my property? As the seller’s solicitor, we will apply for a copy of the title for […]Read More >
Final Call for Help to Buy ISAs
Unless the Government choose to extend the deadline, the Help to Buy ISA is due to be scrapped on the 30th November 2019, meaning time is running out for first-time buyers wishing to take advantage of a product that offers tax-efficient savings as well as generous top-ups from the Government. If you have between £1 […]Read More >
Escalating Ground Rent
If you own a long lease on a property in England and Wales you will normally have to pay rent to the freeholder or landlord of the property, known as ground rent. This will be fixed or it may escalate during the course of the lease. Once the remaining term of a lease reduces to […]Read More >
Stamp Duty Land Tax for First Time Buyers and other property taxes
It had been rumoured that Chancellor Phillip Hammond would re-introduce a Stamp Duty Land Tax exemption for first time buyers (something which has existed in the past) Read More >
Help to Buy schemes – Everything you need to know
Gail Anthony, Licensed Conveyancer at Buss Murton Law and specialist in Help to Buy property purchases, reviews current Government schemes.Read More >
The Southern Rail Crisis and the Sussex Property Market
As the Southern Rail Crisis continues and shows no signs of ending soon, Sharon Callery, Licensed Conveyancer at Buss Murton Law considers if the strike action will have an effect on the housing market located within the Southern Rail line.Read More >
Solar Panels: Will They Have a Positive or Negative Impact on Your Property?
Kerry Carter, Associate at Buss Murton Law LLP, explains the implications of installing Photovoltaic (PV) panels (known as solar panels) in your property.Read More >
BREXIT: What Does the Future Hold for the Property Market?
"Out of Europe twice in a week” was an accurate summary, I thought, as I watched the highlights of the England football team being dumped out of the European Championships by the minnows of Iceland.Read More >
Buy to Let
Question: is buy-to-let still a viable long term option for the smaller investor?Read More >
Homeowners Beware of Fraudsters
Homeowners beware of fraudsters trying to sell your property without your knowledgeRead More >
Stamp Duty Land Tax on Second Homes
Question: If I complete the purchase of a buy to let property after 1st April 2016 will I have to pay more Stamp Duty?Read More >