Holly Holman | Licensed Conveyancer | CP Law https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/author/hollyholman/ Clear & practical legal advice Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:22:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 No-nups – cohabitation agreements for those living together https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/no-nups-cohabitation-agreements-for-those-living-together/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:25:19 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2035 If you are thinking of living with someone without being married to them, either as a romantic partner or simply as a friend, relative or other cohabitee, you should consider putting a cohabitation agreement or ‘no-nup’ in place. Named after the equivalent pre-nuptial agreement or ‘pre-nup’ that couples can enter into before marriage, no-nuptial agreements […]

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]]> What do searches reveal and why are they needed in a house purchase? https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/what-do-searches-reveal-and-why-are-they-needed-in-a-house-purchase/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:50:20 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2054 If you are buying a property, your conveyancer will carry out a number of searches on your behalf. We take a look at the searches you will be advised to have and why they are necessary. A property is a big investment and it is important to ensure that there will not be any nasty […]

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]]> Properties with good views command price of up to 54% more https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/properties-with-good-views-command-price-of-up-to-54-more/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:49:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2082 A study commissioned by estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk has found that homes with good views attract prices of up to 54% more than the average. The prices of properties in 23 major cities of the UK were examined, with the cost of homes with a view compared to those without. Results found that properties […]

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]]> What are your rights when your new home isn’t up to scratch? https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/what-are-your-rights-when-your-new-home-isnt-up-to-scratch/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:09:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2100 Problems often arise with newbuild properties and it is standard practice to compile a list of snagging items that need dealing with when you move into your new home. But what happens when the problems are more serious? It is expected that there will a number of small issues to be corrected when you move […]

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]]> Government help schemes for first time buyers https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/government-help-schemes-for-first-time-buyers/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:22:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2191 Two Government schemes were launched in April 2021 with the aim of helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder. First-time buyers with small deposits will be able to purchase a home under the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme, set to run from April 2021 until March 2023. The scheme, which replaces a previous similar […]

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]]> ITV’s The Bay creates property hotspot in Morecambe https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/itvs-the-bay-creates-property-hotspot-in-morecambe/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:53:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2205 Popular ITV serial The Bay recently showcased Lancashire seaside town Morecambe, with its dramatic location on Morecambe Bay. Following the screening of the second series of The Bay in early 2021, Rightmove reported a 71 per cent increase in searches for homes in the area in a single week. Television dramas have a reputation for […]

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]]> Buying a property during the Stamp Duty holiday https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/buying-a-property-during-the-stamp-duty-holiday/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:17:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2214 The temporary Stamp Duty holiday has been extended in an attempt to keep the property market active. In June 2020, the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a temporary Stamp Duty holiday, cutting the rate of the tax on purchases of up to £500,000 to zero. The current rate of 0 per cent payable on the first […]

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]]> Common house survey problems https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/common-house-survey-problems/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:22:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2251 If you’ve found your dream home, the last thing you want is a survey that reveals problems. However, this doesn’t mean that your purchase can’t go ahead. Usually, a solution can be found. When a property is offered for sale its condition isn’t always obvious. It isn’t until the surveyor has had a good look […]

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]]> Top five questions when buying a house https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/top-five-questions-when-buying-a-house/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:33:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2261 Whether you are a first-time buyer or selling and buying a home, the conveyancing process can be daunting. We answer the five most common questions that our clients ask. How does the conveyancing process work? Once you’ve had an offer accepted on a house, you will need to instruct a solicitor. The seller’s solicitor will […]

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]]> Steps to Protect Your Property Transaction https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/steps-to-protect-your-property-transaction/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:38:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2266 The Coronavirus has seen millions of us affected at work and at home. While we are all adjusting to a new way of life, criminals and fraudsters have been rubbing their hands with glee at the disruption and uncertainty; taking advantage of people working from home. With a range of tactics including email, phone calls, […]

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