The one piece of advice I would give anyone who is considering buying a secondhand property is to have a structural survey carried out. The principal purpose of this survey and report is to tell you if the house is structurally sound. It should go further than this, but this is the main reason for … Read more
Are you thinking about buying your first property? It is an exciting, and terrifying, time. One of the biggest dangers you need to guard against is naivety. It’s not your fault, and everyone has to start somewhere with their first purchase. But you need to ensure it is a sound one. And you must guard … Read more
It never ceases to amaze me. There are 3 simple ways to be “penny wise and pound foolish” I encounter frequently in my solicitor’s practice: 1. “I don’t want a big long agreement/legal document; I just want something simple” This potential client is no fool; he recognises that he needs a legally binding contract to … Read more
Thinking about buying a second hand residential property? Yes, you’re bound to be excited. But there is no excuse for making this stupid mistake when you are buying a property. Caveat Emptor Because you must understand that when you are buying a second hand property the legal principle of ‘caveat emptor’ applies. This means that … Read more