There is a moment when buying a house in which it all becomes real: that is when you sit in the office of your solicitor to sign the exchange of contracts. That is the point when you are making a legal commitment to proceed with the purchase at the agreed price. So, what do IContinue reading “What do I need to know before buying a house?”
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Home Survey Insights for Old Trafford Buyers
Old Trafford is a vibrant and densely populated area characterised by streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Much of the housing was improved by the council under group repair schemes in the 1990s and it is a great place for family homes. Transport connections are good with bus services along Kings Road and ChesterContinue reading “Home Survey Insights for Old Trafford Buyers”
Case Study – a valuation for capital gains tax dating back to 1994
Are RICS valuations accurate? As a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, valuation forms a large part of my work. Valuation is very much an art and requires the correct approach for the particular circumstances to make sure that it is justified, robust, and can be presented to clients and third parties, such as HMRC,Continue reading “Case Study – a valuation for capital gains tax dating back to 1994”
Canalside living in Altrincham
On the banks of the Bridgewater canal, in the north part of Altrincham, are two imposing blocks of modern flats and a converted factory building. These form the Budenberg Haus Projekte 2 &3 – built in 2007 and the first Foster and Partners designed development outside London. The converted factory section was refurbished and designedContinue reading “Canalside living in Altrincham”
Is my surveyor qualified?- 5 vital questions
Why do I need a survey? You may have had a mortgage valuation but in many cases these are now done remotely as a desktop exercise and the surveyor may not have visited the property. For most people, buying a property is the biggest financial transaction they will make in their life. A survey canContinue reading “Is my surveyor qualified?- 5 vital questions”
Altrincham – a great place to live and work
If you already live in Altrincham, Hale or Bowdon, you will know that it is a great place to live. If you are looking to move to the area you will have seen that property prices remain high relative to other parts of Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Some of my family have lived in AltrinchamContinue reading “Altrincham – a great place to live and work”