Emma Cox | Director / Chartered Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer | CP Law https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/author/emmacox/ Clear & practical legal advice Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:12:24 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 How to buy land near your property https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/how-to-buy-land-near-your-property/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:53:34 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2025 If there is unused land near or adjacent to your property, you might want to purchase it. We take a look at how to identify who owns it so that you can make them an offer to buy. Where a piece of land adjoins a property and is not used, it is often the case […]

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]]> Frequently asked questions when moving home https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/frequently-asked-questions-when-moving-home/ Sun, 15 May 2022 12:36:53 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2043 The conveyancing process can be long and complex, with many stages to go through before you can complete your property transaction. We answer some Frequently Asked Questions and explain what to expect when you buy or sell your home. What is conveyancing? Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring ownership of a property or piece […]

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]]> Homes are selling up to two times faster than before the pandemic https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/homes-are-selling-up-to-two-times-faster-than-before-the-pandemic/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:12:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2068 The time taken to sell a house in 2019 was more than twice as long as in 2021. In 2019, it took an average of 69 days for an acceptable offer to be made, whereas in 2021 the time was down to just 27 days. Online searches for ‘houses for sale’ and ‘property for sale’ […]

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]]> New build homes to have electric vehicle chargers from 2022 https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/new-build-homes-to-have-electric-vehicle-chargers-from-2022/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:02:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2091 The Prime Minister has announced that as from 2022, all new build homes in England will have to have electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The new law means that up to 145,000 new charging points will be created each year. The legislation will also apply to newly built supermarkets, places of work and buildings that […]

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]]> How to prepare if you want to move by Christmas or New Year https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/how-to-prepare-if-you-want-to-move-by-christmas-or-new-year/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:08:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2117 For buyers and sellers looking to move before the festive period, preparation will give them the best possible chance of meeting a tight deadline. Despite the end of the Stamp Duty holiday, the property market is still active, with buyers looking to take advantage of low mortgage rates. We take a look at how to […]

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]]> Buying a property at auction https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/buying-a-property-at-auction/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:14:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2123 Buying a property at auction can give you a wider choice of homes to choose from and the chance to pick up a bargain in a quick purchase that avoids months of conveyancing. You do need to be aware of certain issues before you take the plunge however. Because of the fast nature of the […]

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]]> Buying an historic home or castle https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/buying-an-historic-home-or-castle/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:09:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2208 A substantial historic home or even a castle might not be as expensive to buy as you imagine. But before you picture yourself as lord of the manor, there are several factors you need to take into account. Buying a unique period property can sometimes cost comparatively less than a smaller home, however ownership of […]

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]]> What are people looking for in a home post-Covid-19? https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/what-are-people-looking-for-in-a-home-post-covid-19/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:36:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2226 Following a year of lockdowns and working from home, people are looking at their properties in a different light. Living close to their place of work is less of a priority, with other desirable qualities shooting to the top of the list. The Office for National Statistics has found that before 2020 around 70 per […]

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]]> UK house sales enquiries fall substantially https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/uk-house-sales-enquiries-fall-substantially/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:44:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2232 A report carried out by WeBuyAnyHome has found that house sale enquiries have fallen dramatically since the start of the pandemic. Economic turbulence combined with the logistical difficulties of moving house in 2020 has seen UK house sales enquiries decrease by an average of 32 per cent. In Scotland, that figure was 48 per cent […]

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]]> Selling a buy-to-let property https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/selling-a-buy-to-let-property/ Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:27:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2256 Selling a buy-to-let property can be more complicated than a normal home sale. When you own a property as an investment rather than a personal residence, you will need to think about your tenants as well as the potential tax implications of a sale. Sale of property – tenanted or vacant? If you have tenants […]

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