In today’s society, using up a great deal of energy is considered common and even expected. However, the more energy we use, the more expensive the utility bill is. Some consumers choose to save money by finding the cheapest utility supplier they can. While signing on with the cheapest utility company is a good start, this is not enough to change things if the homeowner continues to use a great deal of energy.
Top Tips to Save Energy and Reduce Your Utility Bills
September 2nd, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Energy Saving, Guest Articles | 2 Comments »
Four Reasons to Move into a New Home
August 31st, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Developers, Property Market | 4 Comments »
The continued fall in property prices over the past couple of years has left many people feeling like now may be the ideal time to buy a new property. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an existing homeowner, the reduced prices, coupled with the money being invested by developers into producing the best quality properties, means that more and more people are opting to buy new.
Estate Agents and the Conveyancing Process
August 30th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Estate Agents, Property Conveyancing | 5 Comments »
Estate agents have a notoriously bad reputation and unfortunately, it is sometimes with good reason! Nonetheless, like most professions, the majority are decent and honest. Finding a good estate agent can be a real asset when it comes to selling your property, not just in terms of finding a buyer but in helping to ensure that the matter proceeds to completion.
How to Master the Art of Property Negotiation
August 25th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Estate Agents, Property Market | Comments Off on How to Master the Art of Property Negotiation
Now is a great time to buy, with the majority of surveyors reporting a drop in house prices. If you are looking to take advantage of this market then you must first master the art of property negotiation.
Who Can Certify That Works Comply With Building Regulations?
August 22nd, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements | Comments Off on Who Can Certify That Works Comply With Building Regulations?
The Building Regulations 2000, and the many subsequent revisions, set out what work to a building does and does not need to comply with building regulations. Extensions, internal structural alterations or works to the foundations of a building need to be signed of by the local authority’s build control officer. The local authority can sign of any work for the purposes of building regulations however there are now a number of independent regulatory bodies whose members are able to certify their own work.
Landlords Seek Greater Power Regarding Eviction
August 17th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords, Property Market | Comments Off on Landlords Seek Greater Power Regarding Eviction
There has been a lot of hubbub in the news lately surrounding the argument about whether social landlords are going to be given the power to evict troublesome tenants that caused mayhem during the riots last week. Ministers have revealed that they would back the decision for councils to evict tenants that were involved in causing wanton destruction on our streets. The general consensus of the public also seems to be that social landlords should be given powers to boot out unwanted, violent tenants.
Commonhold Property Ownership Explained
August 11th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Land Registry, Property Conveyancing, Property Market | 1 Comment »
Commonhold is a new type of property ownership. It was created by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CLRA 2002) as a possible alternative to leasehold title. The CLRA 2002, together with the Commonhold Regulations 2004, came into force on 27 September 2004.
What is the meaning of Flying Freehold?
August 3rd, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Land Registry, Property Conveyancing | Comments Off on What is the meaning of Flying Freehold?
Some of the terminology used in conveyancing can be confusing and difficult to interpret. Conveyancers sometimes get so used to the legal jargon that they will use it when speaking to clients, forgetting that they cannot be expected to understand.
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Five Fittings That Will Add Value to Your Property
July 25th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Insurance | Comments Off on Five Fittings That Will Add Value to Your Property
Whether you’re selling up or staying put, it is important to be aware of factors that will increase and decrease the value of your property. The renovation process involves careful financial planning to ensure that the return on investment will push up your property’s price, while avoiding the risk of half finished projects and poor workmanship.
Checking if a Property is at Risk from Flooding
July 20th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Property Conveyancing | 3 Comments »
Flooding is now a major problem for many parts of the UK, and as our climate changes, the problem is growing. As well as putting lives in danger, a flood can destroy homes and property in no time at all. If a property is found to be in an area at risk from flooding this can have a seriously negative effect on its value and increase insurance premiums.
Confusion clouds landscape for consumers legal services
July 18th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Legal | Comments Off on Confusion clouds landscape for consumers legal services
The confused system of regulation for legal services risks leaving consumers without protection when things go wrong, the new Legal Ombudsman warns today. Against a backdrop of a rapidly changing legal landscape, there are particular difficulties in areas such as claims management and will-writing companies, he says.