Kate Faulkner OBE has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry, most recently as an independent market analyst and consultant to the industry. She is the owner of Propertychecklists.co.uk and has authored four books for Which? about buying and selling property. Kate's expertise has helped countless movers carry out their property projects successfully. Having written a total of 7 property books, Kate is a regular home moving expert in the media. She has collaborated with reallymoving on a number of articles and projects to further share her expertise and enhance ours.
When you own a Shared Ownership property, you can staircase and gradually buy more of the house, or you could pay off your mortgage so that you only pay rent on the part of the house you do not own. But which option is the best?
Conveyancing, Mortgages, Shared Ownership
You may have wondered whether you could purchase the house next door to yours and knock through to make one big house. What documentation would you need and how simple would the process be?
Buying a house, Conveyancing, Conveyancing Advice, Help and Advice
If you are considering buying a second home, and your neighbours are selling, is it worth buying their home?
Before you buy, Buying a house, Conveyancing, Finding a house, Help and Advice
When you have chosen a property that you would like to buy, you will need to make your offer. But how do you make an offer and how do you decide on a price.
Buying a house, Conveyancing, First Time Buyer
Before you spend money on buying a home, it’s worth knowing the types of covenants you may come across and whether they will affect your use and enjoyment of your new home.
Buying a house, Conveyancing, Legal
Exchange is an important step in any house purchase, legally transferring ownership of the home to you. But there are several steps you need to take before you get there.
Conveyancing, Conveyancing Process
The final big milestone in buying a house is completion day, the day you get your keys to your new home! But there are steps you need to take before you get there.
A building survey can often find problems that may reveal a lot about the value of a property. But how do you decide if you want to change your initial offer after receiving yours, and how do you negotiate?
Buying a house, Help and Advice, Surveying Advice, Surveys
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