What is the purchase of a leasehold property?

What is the purchase of a leasehold property?

If you buy a leasehold property you will only own the lease for a certain number of years. Usually the lease is long term, ranging anywhere from 99 – 999 years. You will have a legal agreement with the freeholder (who is in effect the landlord), this will stipulate...
Who holds the deeds to a mortgaged property?

Who holds the deeds to a mortgaged property?

The land registry holds digital records of land and property when it is registered for the first time. The originals are sent back to whomever lodged them. If you are trying to find your title deeds, they may well be with the solicitor that acted for you when the...
What is a freehold property?

What is a freehold property?

If you purchase a freehold property you become the sole owner of the property and the land. This means that you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the building but you will not be liable to pay ground rent, service charge, or any other fees that...
How to buy a small business

How to buy a small business

Starting your own business from scratch and building it up into a profitable enterprise can take years of hard work. That’s why many people with aspirations to own a business often decide to buy a pre-existing small business rather than starting with a blank...
How to Find Out if Anyone Has an Easement?

How to Find Out if Anyone Has an Easement?

Is there an easement on my property? It isn’t the first question that most people ask themselves before buying a property,  nor is it the first thing that comes to mind if you are having issues with a neighbour who is using your land. But it is a question that...