Buying a second home as an investment property can be tempting, but there’s a lot that you need to consider before getting started. How do you know if it’s the right decision for you, and is an investment property worth it?
There are multiple pros and cons to buying a second home to rent. Here, we’ll look into what those are to help you make a decision.
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Howells Solicitors, a leading Welsh law firm, continues to benefit from investing in developing a comprehensive training programme, with a further three trainees qualifying as solicitors while a fresh intake commences their journey to qualification.
The directors of Howells Solicitors have congratulated Ellena Propert, Amy Cranfield and Hannah Rees and are very pleased all three have decided to remain with Howells upon qualification.
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Over the course of 2022, the cost-of-living crisis is something that many of us were all too aware of. The exact figures changed so much throughout the year that it can be difficult to see where 2022 stood in comparison to 2021.
So, what has caused the cost-of-living rise, and what are the exact figures?
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Japanese Knotweed has blighted the UK landscape since its introduction in Victorian times. The ornamental plant is very resilient, spreads very quickly and can grow through many hard materials including tarmac, paving stones and even the foundations of buildings.
It is both costly and very difficult to treat and remove and many homebuyer surveys include specific questions asking the owner of the property to advise if it is present on their land.
Failure to disclose this specific information does have legal ramifications, as was seen the week of January 23rd, 2023, in the Central London county court. During this case, a homebuyer who did not declare the presence of this invasive plant in his back garden has been issued with a court bill of £200,000.
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Gaslighting is a term that many of us have come across regarding manipulation and vulnerability, but what is gaslighting abuse, and is gaslighting a crime?
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