Buyer Beware: What Happens when a Seller Fails to Disclose a Property Defect or Dispute?
If a seller has given false or misleading information about a property, you may have legal remedies. Here’s what buyers should know.
Buying a home
If a seller has given false or misleading information about a property, you may have legal remedies. Here’s what buyers should know.
Ground Rent to be Capped under Government Reforms
The Government has published draft legislation proposing major reforms to leasehold ownership, including a cap on ground rent and a move towards commonhold. These changes could have significant implications for both leaseholders and freeholders in England and Wales.
Government Greenlights Housebuilding Near Train Stations: What It Means for Homebuyers
The government is introducing planning reforms to fast-track housebuilding near well-connected train stations, aiming to deliver more affordable homes and improve commuter convenience. Find out what these changes mean for buyers and sellers.
The Pros and Cons of Shared Ownership When Buying a Home
Shared ownership when buying a home offers a more affordable way to get on the property ladder, but it comes with trade-offs. This article explores the key benefits and drawbacks to help you decide if it’s the right move.
How New Mortgage Rules Could Help First-Time Buyers Get on the Property Ladder
Mortgage rule changes for first-time buyers could make it easier to access home loans, following a major shift in lending guidance backed by the Bank of England and key regulators. The Bank has recommended that lenders be given more flexibility to offer mortgages above the traditional cap of 4.5 times a buyer’s income. While a strict
Housing Bank to Fund 500,000 Homes – What Buyers Should Know
The UK’s new National Housing Bank is set to fund 500,000 homes, unlocking billions in private investment and reshaping the housing market. Discover what this means for buyers, sellers, and developers—and how expert legal support can help you navigate the changes.
How Family Support Helps First-Time Buyers in the UK
With over half of first-time buyers in the UK now relying on family support, the “Bank of Mum and Dad” is playing a crucial role in helping young homeowners get on the property ladder. This article explores the financial trends, regional challenges, and legal considerations shaping family support for first-time home buyers.
Mortgage Rates Fall Amid Economic Uncertainty: Impact of US Trade Tariffs
UK mortgage lenders are cutting rates in response to expected Bank of England interest rate reductions, driven by global economic uncertainty and US trade tariffs.
How Mortgage Lenders Are Easing Restrictions to Help More First-Time Buyers in 2025
In 2025, UK mortgage lenders are easing rules to help first-time buyers. With lower deposits, relaxed affordability checks, and falling interest rates, homeownership is becoming more achievable.
Taylor Wimpey frees leaseholders from ground rent terms
Taylor Wimpey has agreed to remove terms from leasehold contracts that cause ground rents to double in price every 10 years. The effect of these increases has been that people have often struggled to sell or obtain a mortgage on their home. Their property rights can also be at risk if they fall behind on