Problem Property
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Leasehold Regret: Why So Many Buyers Discover the Real Cost Too Late
A major Propertymark report records striking levels of leasehold regret. The lesson for conveyancers is not simply to report the lease, but to explain the financial, lending and resale consequences before the buyer commits.
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Japanese Knotweed: Why Half of Buyers Would Walk Away
New research suggests that half of buyers and renters would walk away if Japanese knotweed were found. For conveyancers, the deeper lesson concerns investigation, disclosure, mortgageability and advice that helps the buyer make an informed decision before exchange