Beginners Guide: Cohabitation rights

Cohabitation is on the rise in the UK with as many as one in six
couples choosing to live together and avoiding walking down the aisle.

Bridging loans

The property market is so hot that in many parts of the country you need to be able to make an offer at lightning speed if you want to secure your dream home – or any home for that matter.

House price indices

If you are interested in knowing exactly what is going on in the UK housing market there is a wealth of information you can tap into.

Property gains

The chancellor’s generous tax exemption for anyone selling their main home is a relief given the huge rise in property prices in recent years. But for those who have bought more than one property, selling up could incur a significant tax bill

Hips

News stories about home information packs (Hips) or home sellers’ packs have been getting steadily more gloomy as their compulsory introduction date looms closer.

Reits

You’ve seen Donald Trump on television – being a property tycoon sounds wonderful. Realistically, however, you would like exposure to the sector without too much risk. Welcome to the new world of UK real estate investment trusts.

Offset mortgages

There is confusion over whether offset mortgages are a product that can cater to everyone, or whether they are best suited to wealthier individuals with sizeable savings.

Overseas mortgages

Buying a property abroad is the dream of many people. But it can turn sour once they get into the intricacies of dealing with overseas banks, solicitors and developers. One area that has become more flexible, however, is arranging a mortgage overseas.

Leaseholds

Almost 3m people own property on a leasehold basis, whereby they own the right to occupy the property, but not the building itself. All leaseholders have the legal right to get together with their neighbours and buy out the landlord.

House subsidence

Estate Agents

Lifetime mortgages

Self-certification mortgages

Buy-to-let mortgages

Commercial property