What is equity release? Equity release refers to a range of products letting you access the equity (cash) tied up in your home if you are older. You can take the money you release as a lump sum or, in several smaller amounts or as a combination of both. Who qualifies...
Shared ownership Shared ownership in the simplest form is part owning a home (leaseholder) with your housing association (landlord) and paying them rent for the share you do not own. Shared ownership gives first time buyers and those that do not currently own a home...
The Children Act 1989 defines ‘parental responsibility’ as being “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his [or her] property”. In truth, this is not the most practically...
It is important to be aware that before taking your child out of the country, you must seek permission from all those that have Parental Responsibility for the child. The only exception to this is if there is a Court Order in place stating that the child is to live...
You’ve accepted an offer, found your new house, and you have a moving date. It’s now time to start preparing for the move! Here is our moving house checklist full of helpful suggestions to get you and your house in order before moving day. Let the...