We at Howells Solicitors are delighted to announce that we have won the Legal category at the 2023 Cardiff Property Awards! This prestigious award recognises our outstanding work and achievements in the property legal services sector over the past year.
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If you're buying or selling a property in the UK, you may encounter some unfamiliar terms that describe certain practices in the housing market.
Two of these terms are gazumping and gazundering, which can cause frustration and disappointment for both buyers and sellers.
In this blog post, we'll explain what these terms mean, how they affect the property transaction, and what you can do to avoid them.
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If you're thinking of buying or selling a property, you'll need to hire a conveyancer to handle the legal aspects of the transaction. Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of a property from one party to another. It involves various steps such as conducting searches, preparing contracts, exchanging documents, and completing the transaction.
Conveyancing can be a complex and time-consuming process, so it's important to choose a reliable and experienced conveyancer who can guide you through it smoothly. In this blog post, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions that our clients at Howells Solicitors have about conveyancing.
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After 10th October 2022, residential properties sold in Wales will be subject to a few changes in Land Transaction Tax (LTT) which replaced the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales in 2018.
The Land Transaction Tax is collected and managed by the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA), a non-ministerial department of the Welsh Government.
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With the cost of living and the price of housing rising all the time, many young people are now opting for the choice of buying a home with friends.
While this seems like a great idea, and in many cases it is, it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of such a situation before diving in. Here, we’ll look into some of the most important things to know before buying a house with friends. More...
