I was reading in the paper recently that while the General Election is still months away the effect of published Party policies is having an adverse effect on the Housing Market-the advice appears to be Sell Now.
CHOOSING YOUR ESTATE AGENT-PART THREE
What has to be done before I sell my property? Make sure the property is in a presentable condition and in good decorative order, reasonably tidy and uncluttered, before you agree to any viewings by potential buyers. Appoint your Property Lawyer so that the HIP can be prepared and the agents terms of business approved The law presently requires that every residential property must have a “Home Information Pack” (“HIP”) commissioned, i.e. requested, on or before the “first date of marketing” by the agent or the seller. A HIP contains certain specified information and documents which is considered to be of interest to a potential buyer. The “Required” documents are:-
CHOOSING YOUR ESTATE AGENT-PART TWO
Must I consult a property lawyer before instructing an estate agent? Most definitely, Yes, especially as you are selling a property.
CHOOSING YOUR ESTATE AGENT-PART ONE
What must I look for in an Estate Agent? Do they have a website? Is it easy to navigate Are they members of a recognised professional body, i.e. National Association of Estate Agents? It should be noted that estate agents are not legally required to have any formal qualifications to be or practice as an estate agent. Are they members of the relevant Ombudsman Scheme? Do they give a professional and businesslike image? Do they have Professional Indemnity Insurance, should they make a serious error or if they are negligent? How long has the firm/company been in business? What areas or districts does the firm/company cover? Are they local or have wider or national coverage. What methods of communication do they use, i.e. telephone, e-mail, text messaging, fax, post. What are their terms of business? What do they do for
Health Warnings about Home Information Packs-Its a Trap for the unwary
Consumers are warned that Estate Agents may use the Home Information Packs (HIPs) legislation to tie-in hundreds of thousands of property sellers thereby creating a situation comparable to the sole agency agreement critisized by many industry professionals.
What came first – the credit crunch or the downturn in the property market?
The government have, with others, attempted to bring an end to the current crisis by investing millions into the banks hoping that this will, in turn, revive the property market. This has been beset with uncertainty since 2006, when it was proposed changes needed to take place in the way that property was transacted.
UK Property Conveyancing Guide to Moving
Good Afternoon readers today I am going to give you a simple guide to organise a move and a checklist to follow during the progress of the transaction
Information For First Time And Other Buyers
Well as promised I am going to speak to the first time buyer today and attempt to answer what I am sure are the many questions they have before venturing into the scary world of the UK Property market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Well good afternoon everyone. The time has come for me to start answering some of the questions I am getting asked by clients and others relating to the process of buying and selling in the UK Property Market.
The Great Property Hype
Well today it’s Bank Holiday so I think it’s appropriate to discuss what the media and the lending institutions have said since I last wrote .