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Chinese Lettings Bureau Continues Success at Newcastle Firm

February 15, 2013

NEWCASTLE-based Walton Robinson appointed two members of staff last year to support its growing client base with the increase of the Chinese student community. The Chinese Lettings Bureau has been a success at the company who have now expanded into social media to reach both tenants and landlords with their full circle service. Alice Lam, […]

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Should We Increase the Estate Tax?

February 14, 2013

Guest post from Sam Richardson regarding estate tax in the US. Property is a legal term that includes two categories. “Real property” is real estate, or land. “Personal property” is everything that is not land including money, investments, household property, and the like. Property ownership is based on the ability to do with one’s property […]

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Tax Advantage to Higher Loan to Value Buy to Let Mortgages

February 14, 2013

The rental industry has grown from strength to strength in the last few years are more and more people resort to long term renting. The private residential lettings market in the UK is big business – and its look set to continue well in to 2013/2014. Record low mortgage interest rates and high rental yields […]

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Buying or Selling Property in Scotland? What to Look for in the Home Report

February 14, 2013

One of the most important steps in purchasing a new property is obtaining a comprehensive home report. We take a look at the importance of a home report and the vital details that you should take heed of before you proceed to making an offer. The Basis of the Home Report Every house for sale […]

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Why you need a lawyer to move home

February 13, 2013

Guest post explaining why you need a lawyer to move home. Buying and selling property is one of the most common transactions that in the UK, but it is also one of the biggest financial deals most of us will ever be involved in. As with any transaction that includes large amounts of money there […]

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New Infographic: 6 Common Tenancy Agreement Myths

February 12, 2013

New infographic created by Agreements.org and designed by Graphs with the sole purpose of spreading awareness on the false claims doing rounds about tenancy agreements (hopefully useful as a quick guide for any landlord or tenant looking to have a tenancy agreement drafted/implemented.

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Online Estate Agents: Why They Are The Best Way To Sell Your Home (UK)

January 23, 2013

Guest post regarding online estate agents in the UK. The traditional way of looking for a new property has gone out the window. Almost literally. Why would you go and traipse around looking at the properties in the windows of various estate agents when you can stay in the comfort of your own home and […]

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Purchasing A Mortgage: Where to Start

January 22, 2013

Guest post regarding purchasing a mortgage in the UK. Moving house is always stressful, especially the first time, when you simply don’t know what might crop up at the last minute. The paperwork can seem daunting, but it’s not too complicated once you know exactly what you need to do yourself and what should be […]

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How to Divide a Home in a Divorce

January 16, 2013

The process of getting a divorce in the US can be extremely long and complicated. Deciding who gets the family home is just one of the many difficult decisions that couples are required to make when they separate. In many divorce cases, the home is the most valuable asset. Additionally, the mortgage is usually the […]

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Loft Conversions and the Party Wall Act

January 15, 2013

If you live in a terraced or semi-detached property and intend to convert your roof space it is almost certain that the work will be covered by The Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It’s not the conversion itself that is notifiable but the parts of the work that have a direct effect on the party […]

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