Category: Buying a house
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What to check if you’re buying a house with oil central heating
Around 5 per cent of homes in the UK are heated by oil, according to data from the most recent census. It’s mostly used where mains gas is less available so if you’re viewing homes in an area like this, it pays to know what to check if you’re buying a house with oil central…
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What solicitor fees can you expect when buying a house?
Buying a home can be exciting but also confusing, especially when it comes to solicitor fees. These are the costs of hiring a legal expert, called a conveyancer or solicitor, to help you with all the paperwork and legal checks. Emma Shahmoradian, an experienced conveyancer and partner at national firm Taylor Rose, explains the costs…
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9 things I wish I’d known before buying a listed building
I’ve lived in a number of different homes now, but I’ve chosen each for practical reasons – with one exception. The home I chose with my heart rather than my head was a grade II listed cottage in need of renovation. It still had plenty of the usual benefits of buying a house like a…
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Buying a house without building regulations
The building regulations apply to many home projects from fitting new windows to extending, but when you’re thinking of purchasing a property you might find that the seller went ahead with them without obtaining building regulations approval. Its lack might come to light during the work your conveyancer undertakes when you’re buying a house. Alternatively,…