If you own a property, but no longer need or want to live there, then renting it out could be a great money-making venture. However, if you lease your property, make sure to read the fine print, or you could be in for a nasty surprise. More...
Sometimes when a person behaves badly, you may feel that they don’t deserve to be treated as your equal. However, our latest FAQ addresses how this is seen by the eye of the law. More...
In the standard process for buying a home, there are multiple parties involved: the buyer, seller, estate agent, conveyancing solicitor, mortgage lender and many more if there is a chain. However, if the interested party is a cash buyer and doesn’t require a mortgage, does the process change at all?
Read more: Howells Solicitors’ Guide to Buying Your First Home
In short, yes – but only slightly when it comes to the legal proceedings. More...
At the start of 2017 we have been sent a number of queries from individuals who have property issues. Here our Welsh conveyancing team answer one of these frequently asked questions:
Q: My partner and I recently purchased our first home. Since moving in we have ‘discovered’ a few problems with the house, which were not previously disclosed, and would like to know if we can claim the costs of putting them right from the previous owner? More...
Here at Howells, we frequently blog about the legal process of buying and selling a home, and provide expert guidance on the house conveyancing process. Here we’ve collated our best tips for buying a house for the first time, and list our most informative, must-read articles for novice buyers in a handy hub. More...