Equity release – how it works and how we can help
10/11/2022
Equity release service provided by KWW Solicitors
Category: Conveyancing
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The pros and cons of downsizing and how to get it right
06/10/2022
Downsizing is, at its most simple, moving to a smaller property. People often associate downsizing with retirement, although it can appeal equally to active empty-nesters attracted looking to release some of their equity. Eve Wilson, a partner and conveyancer at KWW Solicitors in East Molesey, agrees. “Whatever your age, there are advantages and disadvantages to
Boost your home sale chances with the eco-conscious
25/08/2022
Eco features matter more to some home buyers than the size of the garden, according to a recent survey by Money.com. Solar panels now rank ahead of en-suite bathrooms on our property wish-list and, as energy prices rise, this trend looks set to continue. So, if you are selling your home, how do you appeal
Legal considerations around holiday homes
23/06/2022
Summer is in full swing and it is not uncommon to want to prolong that holiday feeling and dream of investing in a holiday home which allows you to return to your favourite spot more frequently. Holiday home ownership has boomed recently and in 2021 second homes accounted for more than 24,000 purchases. Many of
End of the line for ground rents
09/05/2022
The Government has announced that the abolition of ground rents in residential leases will come into force on June 30, 2022. The move is one of the main provisions of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (LRGRA 2022) which applies to all new residential long leases being granted and voluntary lease extensions where the
Bank of Mum and Dad can make property dreams come true
19/04/2022
First-time buyers today must find, on average, a deposit equal to a year’s salary. With almost half relying on parental assistance, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ has never been so popular. House price affordability and the phasing out of the Help to Buy scheme make this trend set to continue. “It is natural to
Hidden costs of leasehold property
22/03/2022
If you are buying a new home, should you avoid leasehold properties? It’s a fair question, says Enza Sole, a specialist on the KWW Solicitors conveyancing team. “There are definitely more issues with a leasehold home than a freehold one,” says Enza. “However, this does not mean you should discount a leasehold property. While there
Bridging loans for property: Pros and cons
03/03/2022
A loan which helps you bridge the gap between acquiring your new home and later completing the sale of your old one can work – but it comes with risks
Don’t fall out over the fixtures and fittings
03/02/2022
A home buyer on an internet forum asked, ‘What is the pettiest thing your seller has removed?’ Most replies are light-hearted: a loo roll holder, the curtain rails, a basketball hoop from above the garage door. Some tell a different story of buyers moving in and discovering missing kitchen units or damage from ripped out
Property ownership: Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common
05/11/2021
When two or more people are buying a property together, they need to decide which type of co-ownership they wish to put in place. There are two ways a property can be owned by two or more people, and it is vital to understand the differences before making your choice. Our Head of Conveyancing Eve