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If you are considering buying a new home, you have probably noticed the large developments of ‘new build’ properties popping up on the edge of towns and cities in recent years. You may have also heard the term ‘new build’ used within your social circles and friendship groups – but what classifies as a …
New analysis from property website Rightmove reveals that homeowners of five-bedroom properties who own outright could unlock almost half a million pounds, simply by downsizing. Rightmove’s analysis highlights the cash-equity release opportunities for those ready to downsize to a smaller home, before moving costs such as stamp duty and conveyancing. On average, …
If you are renting a property and your landlord decides to sell up, you may feel confused, vulnerable and worried about what it means for you as a tenant. You might be questioning whether this means you will need to move out, or if your rent payments will go up. In this article we …
My landlord wants to sell – What rights does a tenant have? Read More »
Barclays is reportedly making cuts to a selection of mortgage products across its residential purchase, remortgage and reward ranges, which could help those looking to buy. According to Sky News, the most notable rate change will be the bank’s five-year fixed rate for home buyers with a 60% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio and a £899 …
If you’re a first-time buyer, one of the first (and most important questions) you will be asking is how much you can afford to spend on your home. In most cases, the amount you can afford will depend on the amount you can borrow from lenders and mortgage providers. Your affordability is …
As the summer holidays are underway and you’re gearing up for your annual trip away, we look at ways to keep your home safe whilst it’s left unoccupied. Although the summer is a time to get away and have fun, it can, unfortunately, be a time when criminals are on the lookout for properties …
5 ways to keep your property secure when you’re on holiday Read More »
Looking for a new home can be a long and tiring process, so when you finally find your ideal property, it’s easy to imagine living there before you have secured it for yourself. In scenarios like these, you will probably want to move quickly, put an offer in as soon as possible and do …
Rightmove has released the latest figures on what the rental market looks like in 2024, as each property is receiving an average of 17 enquiries from would-be tenants. This means that for each property up for let, 17 renters enquire – making it an extremely competitive market. And it’s not cheap either. Rightmove figures …
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If you are buying a property, the chances are that you’ve heard the term ‘Stamp Duty Land Tax’ being used. But, we know that buying a house can be confusing, and hearing all of these different terminologies can be overwhelming. In this article we look at what Stamp Duty Land Tax is, and when …
Remortgaging, the process of switching your existing mortgage to a new deal with either the same or a different lender, is a common financial strategy for homeowners in the UK. There are various reasons why people choose to remortgage their homes, each driven by financial or personal circumstances. In this article, we explore when …
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Deborah joined Oakwood Property Solicitors in 2024, having already had twenty-six years’ experience in Conveyancing under her belt. She has been qualified as a Solicitor for almost thirty years and has prior experience as the Head of a Property department.
Whether it be for a first-time buyer, someone looking for their forever home or a client aiming to downsize later in life, Deborah strives to help people to achieve what they need to do.
