In London, a house bought in December 2015 would have cost 12.2% more than a year earlier. The average price of a house in London (Q4 2015) was over £456,000. The average price of a house in the UK rose by 4.3% to over £250,000. These statistics have added to a growing sentiment that many people simply cannot afford housing. Continue reading “House Prices Soaring”
Author: Francesca Shaw
Changes in Stamp Duty
George Osborne, in the Autumn Statement, announced a 3% surcharge on stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for people buying a second home or a buy-to-let. Continue reading “Changes in Stamp Duty”
Aston Bond at the London Legal Walk
Aston Bond signed up with thousands of other legal firms to walk 10k for London Legal Aid, a charity that helps those who otherwise wouldn’t have access to the legal system. Continue reading “Aston Bond at the London Legal Walk”
12 Ways to Avoid a Bad Tenant
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Your freshly turfed back lawn decommissioned into a canine rodeo, or perhaps your three bedroom in Hounslow re-decorated to be a 24/7 halogen green house. Continue reading “12 Ways to Avoid a Bad Tenant”
Conveyancing Process Taking too Long? Time scale Explained
Is your conveyancing process taking too long? Often at the beginning of a conveyancing transaction, solicitors are asked how long the process will take until completion. Continue reading “Conveyancing Process Taking too Long? Time scale Explained”