Leasehold Vs Freehold: Differences - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBLeasehold vs freehold summarised. Freehold: You own the building and the land it stands on indefinitely. Leasehold: You own the property, not the land, and only for the length of your lease agreement with the freeholder.; Leasehold vs freehold – the different forms of home ownership
How to sell your house: The step-by-step guide - HomeOwners …
WEB7. Prepare your home for sale. Home staging may help you sell your house faster and make it more valuable too. Tidy up, get rid of excess clutter; give it a fresh lick of light coloured paint; fix those little snagging things; keep it clean. Check out our guide on Tips to make your home more valuable and sell faster.
25 questions to ask when viewing/ buying a house - HomeOwners …
WEBHere’s our list of questions to ask when viewing/buying a house in 2024. These are essential questions to ask estate agents before you make an offer. 1. Why is the owner selling? One of the first questions to ask estate agents when you are looking at a property to buy, is why the owner is selling. If you’re lucky the estate agent might hint ...
Stamp duty on second homes explained - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBStamp duty applies to lease extensions just as it does to any other property purchase. But, the £125,000 threshold for standard stamp duty means most people don’t have to pay it. The issue with the stamp duty for second homes rate is that it kicks in at a much lower £40,000. Pay more for the extension, and own other properties, and you’ll ...
What is an EWS1 Form - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBThe EWS1 form, also known as an EWS1 certificate, was intended to reassure lenders so that mortgages can be offered on flats within a building that has cladding. The EWS1 form isn’t the same as a fire safety assessment of the building. It is a report for valuers and lenders conducted by a specialist fire engineer of the external wall ...
What does SSTC mean? Sold subject to contract explained
WEBSSTC – or STC – stands for “sold subject to contract” and means the seller of a property has accepted an offer from a buyer but the agreement isn’t yet legally binding. Once a property is SSTC it means both the seller and the buyer will start the conveyancing process and work towards exchange of contracts; this is the stage when the ...
Do I need building regulations approval? - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBNo. Planning permission is designed to control the way areas are developed, while building regulations are aimed at making sure building standards are met so building work is done correctly and safely. If you intend to make major structural changes to your home, therefore, or to build something completely new, you will probably need to get ...
Noisy Neighbours - What Can I Do? - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBCheck your doors. Check your internal doors are solid rather than hollow as this can be a great barrier to sound. Draught proof your front door, as well as internal doors to stop sound coming through. Fix holes and gaps in walls. Fill any holes or gaps around window frames, ventilation grates, and electrical sockets.
Structural engineers: What they do & when you need one
WEBA structural engineer, as the name suggests, is an engineer who specialises in the structure of buildings. They determine the strength and durability of a structure – i.e. a building – and are a key professional in the construction process. They’re able …
New Home Warranties - What Do They Cover? - HomeOwners …
WEBNew build home warranties – What they do and don’t cover. New home build warranties are designed to offer buyers peace of mind that any defects in their new build home will be put right. But, while new home warranties typically last 10 years, what’s covered in that period is not as straightforward as you might think. Angela Kerr Director ...