After a recent reduction in mortgage lenders taking on new borrowers, the market has started to open back up with new deals and offers from various providers. These include 85% loan-to-value loans from Nationwide, and 85% LTV loans from Halifax. Virgin Money have also begun offering purchase mortgages, as well as Santander who recent cut fees on residential mortgages.
Debra Clapham, partner at Claphams solicitors attended the Residential and Commercial Property Joint Conference in Edinburgh hosted by The Law Society of Scotland on Tuesday 18th June. Debra was speaking at the event where attendees can mix and match between residential conveyancing and commercial property streams and join together with peers for joint plenary updates and discussions.
Japanese Knotweed may not look like a problem as it is actually quite an attractive looking plant. However, it would be wise not to be fooled by its beauty. This destructive plant costs Britain an estimated £165 million annually and has now been listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the worst invasive species in the world.
For many homeowners, the idea of selling a property can be incredibly daunting and stressful. Luckily, the estate agents at Slater Hogg and Howison have created a checklist of handy hints to simplify the entire process, ensuring you get best deal possible and are able to move on and secure your dream home.
According to data from Halifax, house price inflation has risen to the highest rate in almost a year.
