After the death of a loved one, several matters will require immediate attention. Finding the last will of the deceased is generally a priority. However, while this may sound like a simple enough task, most find that it rarely is. For various reasons, ranging from the natural secrecy that surrounds will-making to a simple error, it can be easy to lose track of a...
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How Much To Offer On the Property
Making an offer on a house can be a nerve-racking experience. Before deciding how much to offer on any given property, there are numerous factors to consider. Our articles aim to demystify some parts of the buying process and equip you with the confidence and...
How To Obtain Letters of Administration
The loss of a loved one is never pleasant. Dealing with their absence is however one of the things we must do. One of these things may include having to deal with their property, especially if they passed on without a Will. When this happens, you have to go through...
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How Much To Offer On the Property
Making an offer on a house can be a nerve-racking experience. Before deciding how much to offer on any given property, there are numerous factors to consider. Our articles aim to demystify some parts of the buying process and equip you with the confidence and...
How To Obtain Letters of Administration
The loss of a loved one is never pleasant. Dealing with their absence is however one of the things we must do. One of these things may include having to deal with their property, especially if they passed on without a Will. When this happens, you have to go through...
What Is A Grant of Probate? And How To Get It
Dealing with the loss of a loved one will always be an experience no one wants to deal with. To be realistic, it is inevitable and no one can escape it. Dividing up the estate of the deceased loved one could turn into a messy affair – if due care is not exercised. To...
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Top Shared Ownership Scheme Myths Busted
Shared ownership schemes are when you buy shares of a property from a UK housing association. You can initially buy between 25% and 75% of shares in the property and then pay the housing association rent on the shares you don’t own. Further down the line, you can buy...
What is a Housing Association?
Housing associations are non-profit organizations that own and manage rental housing. If any profit is made via the rentals, the housing association puts it back into maintaining the properties. They also participate in community regeneration by helping to support...
Guide On How To Stop Condensation In Your Home
Dampness can be a big issue in your home because it can lead to decay and different types of moulds. Of the various causes of dampness, condensation is by far the easiest and cheapest to fix. You also do not necessarily need professional help to solve this problem....
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Leasehold Reform
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Lease Extension – The Full Guide on How to Extend The Lease
The guidance to lease extension process It is estimated that in the United Kingdom there is in excess of 2.5 million leasehold flats held on varying lease terms. Therefore, if you own the flat you will have lease that prescribes the length of the lease, the date it...
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Probate
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What Is A Grant of Probate? And How To Get It
Dealing with the loss of a loved one will always be an experience no one wants to deal with. To be realistic, it is inevitable and no one can escape it. Dividing up the estate of the deceased loved one could turn into a messy affair – if due care is not exercised. To...