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...
What is an Easement?

What is an Easement?

What is an easement?  When looking for information about an easement, its important to understand exactly what is involved. There are many instances of an easement holding up plans so read on further if you would like to know more about what exactly an easement is....
What is Completion Date?

What is Completion Date?

What is Completion Date?   If you are going through the process of renting or buying a commercial property, or any property for that matter, you will keep hearing estate agents and solicitors uttering the words Completion Date. But what exactly is it?  ...
What is a Building Surveyor?

What is a Building Surveyor?

What is a building surveyor?   Building surveyors offer advice to estate agents, people purchasing, renting, or letting properties, and aid architects and builders to overcome design flaws. They offer consultations on building defects, extensions, and on new...
What is Commercial Property?

What is Commercial Property?

What is Commercial Property? A commercial property is a non residential building, or piece of land, used for business. This can include: Shops Offices Forest Agricultural space Six or more residential properties bought in a single transaction. So, a commercial...
What is Conveyancing?

What is Conveyancing?

What does Conveyance Mean? Conveyancing is something that a lot of people have heard of, but not that many people know how to define. In legal terms conveyance means to transfer, it is the legal transfer of property from one name to another, either as ownership or...