Residential Property

National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) published comprehensive new guidance covering the process to improve material information disclosure in property sales on the 30^th November 2023.

Our expert team will handle the legal process as quickly and efficiently as possible.

A quick explanation of property chains, including advice on how to keep yours moving and steps you can take if your chain collapses.

A unique Title Number is allocated by the Land Registry to every property that is registered with them.  This identifies the property and its owners and distinguishes it from other properties having similar addresses.  Registration of a property with the Land Registry has been compulsory since 1 December 1990 in England and Wales, however, if you purchased your home before this date then it may not be registered. 

On Monday September 19^th there will be a Bank Holiday across the country to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Here’s what you need to know if you were due to complete on the 19th.

Surveyors have updated their guidance on invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed when valuing property, but landowners and homeowners should continue to keep on top of their responsibilities in controlling this and other invasive, non-native plants.

Think the Right to Buy scheme might be a good option for becoming a homeowner? Find out what you need to know about the scheme in our latest guide.

We know that moving house is often a very busy and stressful time. This may leave you more susceptible to falling victim to property fraud. This guide outlines useful advice on what you can do to help protect yourself.

The restrictions on overseas travel has seen a race for UK holiday accommodation.  Where property owners look to make money from ‘staycations’ by offering their homes on sharing platforms such as Airbnb, the ease of letting does not take away the responsibility to understand and keep up with relevant rules and regulations.   

The conveyancing process can seem overwhelming. At Banner Jones, we believe that our simple and hassle-free approach has helped thousands of people to relocate.

Looking back to the start of 2020 the UK housing market looked strong, with Nationwide reporting a 14-month high in property values. A 1.9% increase on the same time the year before, and an average price of £215,897.

In this article, our residential property expert, Kate Skelton, answers some of the more commonly asked questions about what is and what is not possible during these times; including what to do if you have already exchanged contracts but are unable to move due to the pandemic, and who to speak to if your financial situation changes in the coming months.

Recent government statistics have revealed that the Help to Buy ISA scheme is helping first-time buyers to get on the property ladder three years earlier than they otherwise would. The result has been calculated by looking at the average age of first-time buyers both with and without the ISAs. On average, those who use the ISA to buy their first home are three years younger than those who do not, with the median age of those using the Help to Buy ISA being 27.

It’s a troubling norm of today’s society that most people will have heard a horror story about property fraud from a family member, a colleague from work or simply reading online. Importantly, these stories need to be kept in perspective: remember, the tales of properties being rented and sold without any noteworthy problems are the ones people usually don’t bother sharing! However, it’s also worth taking heed of the negative experiences of others to ensure you do everything you can to avoid falling into similar traps.

Our top tips to consider when buying a new build home.

Recent official figures have revealed that homebuyers are being lent more money by banks than at any time since the global financial crisis a decade ago, with many of the borrowers being young people for whom stepping onto the property ladder is barely affordable. As such, billions of pounds of debt which may prove unsafe is being taken on by them at a time when interest rates are expected to rise.

There are several reasons why downsizing your home may become a serious consideration for you in the future.

It wasn’t all that long ago that investment in buy-to-let property was seen as a straightforward way to generate an income for yourself. However, recent changes made by the government mean that turning a profit through buy-to-let in today’s property market is set to become much more difficult. Each case is individual, and the profitability of a property isn’t as simple as looking at the price of the property and the amount of rent it generates each month, but for many, buy-to-let will soon no longer be the attractive investment opportunity it once was. So what has changed?

Moving to Chesterfield? Check out our Chesterfield Moving Guide for tips on how to turn your house into a home.

Download our free guide covering everything you need to know about the process of buying or selling a residential property.