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If you are looking to rent a property in England, you will be asked by your prospective landlord to prove your ‘Right to Rent’. This is a requirement that was introduced by the government in 2014, to ensure that tenants living in private rented accommodation are legally entitled to reside in the country. …
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As Christmas approaches and December gets underway, for many households it’s time to get the decorations down to cover the house in tinsel and sparkling Christmas lights. But for some, if you are planning to decorate the exterior of your property with outdoor lights, Santa sleighs or reindeers on your roof, there are a couple …
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As the Christmas period approaches and 2024 comes to a close, property experts at RightMove look at what buyers, sellers, renters and first-time buyers can expect to see in the year ahead. This year has been an interesting year for property, with many influences affecting how buyers and sellers make decisions. From a change …
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Although it is often thought that buyers and sellers start winding down for the festive period, experts say that sellers may be missing the ‘golden opportunity’ to sell their property quickly. Meanwhile, buyers may also be missing an opportunity to make ‘significant savings’ over the Christmas period. Experts say this is because …
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Zoopla has identified the most affordable towns and cities across Britain to help out those looking to buy or relocate for less. By analysing house price-to-earnings ratios for two-earner households on average local salaries, Zoopla has revealed where buyers can stretch their budgets the furthest. Izabella Lubowiecka, Senior Property Researcher at Zoopla …
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to first-time buyers, urging them to ‘act now’ to avoid extra expenses. This month, The Martin Lewis Money Show returned to screens, which saw the money expert analyse the effects of the Autumn Budget on the property market. In the show, he encouraged first-time buyers to get on …
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This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget – outlining what the country’s finances look like and what changes we can expect to be made. Yesterday was Labour’s first budget for more than 14 years, taking place in the House of commons. In this article we look at how the Autumn …
As the festive season approaches, many homeowners are keen to sell their property before Christmas. It’s a time when buyers want to secure a new home before the Christmas break, making the market more active. However, selling property in time for Christmas comes with challenges, especially with tighter timelines. Selling your property …
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If you are looking to purchase a property, maybe a doer-upper or one that needs a lot of renovations, you may be wondering how much the renovation work will cost before you buy the house. In some cases, the amount of work you thinks need to be done might be overwhelming or anxiety-inducing about …
Figures from RightMove have revealed that millions of rental properties will need £23.4billion spent on them to meet the government’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) target in 2030. The data estimates that around £8,074 will be needed per property for a landlord to improve their energy ratings. But concerns have been raised that without financial …
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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.
