Shared ownership is an alternative home ownership scheme. It allows prospective buyers to purchase a share of a property (this will usually be between 25% and 75%) and pay rent on the remaining share. The remaining share of the property is owned by a housing...
When you instruct Wollens to act on your sale and purchase, we will be in frequent contact throughout the transaction, helping you along the way and explaining each step. A lot of work takes place in the lead up to completion of the transaction. If you are selling...
Buying a residential property (whether it is freehold or leasehold) for most people is one of the most expensive purchases you are likely to come across in your lifetime. Upon embarking on a property purchase, it is imperative that Buyers should be made aware of a...
Richard Phillips is a partner in our agricultural property department and writes this helpful article. He is often approached by clients with regards to buying land adjacent or near to their houses. Richard writes: These can be plots where a neighbour sells a small...
When you are purchasing a property, as part of the initial stage of the transaction your solicitor will ask what searches you would like them to raise on your behalf. These searches help your solicitor obtain as much information as possible about the property and to...
Owning a property is a significant milestone, and the process usually involves a great deal of planning and research. However, in some cases, you may find yourself considering purchasing a house without viewing it first. While this may seem daunting, it is a practice...
