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Whether you’re buying or selling a property, you cannot afford to hide away from the problem of subsidence.

We all know it’s a bit of a dirty word in the world of estate agency, but it’s something you cannot get away without tackling.

If you’re selling, you need to be upfront and honest about it and if you’re selling you need to go into the situation with your eyes wide open.

Of course, the severity of the issue can vary vastly from property to property. Either there are just small cracks in the walls or there are much bigger problems. So the first thing you need is to pull out all the information that you have regarding the problem and any past repairs.

We often recommend organising for a structural engineer to come round to diagnose the severity of the problem. It can cost…

Making sure you settle on a reasonable figure when selling your home can be a bit of headscratcher at the best of times.

But throwing in the complications of a lowering lease period can just add to the confusion when it comes to reaching a fair deal with your buyer.

If you’re selling a property with a low lease, it’s so important get all your ducks in a row before you get the process under way.

Our vast experience and knowledge of how lenders view properties in this bracket suggests that once your lease is below 80 years, people start raising an eyebrow. When you are in between 50 and 75 years, there are a few mortgage lenders who won’t lend and then when it’s even lower, the options become even more sparse.

A lot of developers build properties with 99 years on the…

There’s an interesting article in Estate Agent Today outlining how important it is to take the right steps if you find Japanese Knotweed in a house you are selling, or buying. WE have sold quite a few properties like this over the last few years and as long as a proper management plan is in place then the homes are mortgageable and insureable. So if you want proper advice on what you need to look out for, give us a call on 01992-878580.

https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2018/7/japanese-knotweed-remains-a-problem-for-sellers-despite-recent-all-clear