Schools – links

June 14, 2010

Useful links to school listing websites
The Schools Directory
Private Schools Directory
Independent Schools Directory

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Finding the property

June 14, 2010

Where to start? Are you moving from a city to the country or vice versa, apartment to a house, out of location, overseas? Draw up your boundaries, maximum budget, must haves and where there is scope for compromise. Are you looking to commute daily, schools for children, family activities – riding, golf, and sailing? Minimum [...]

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Property finance

June 14, 2010

Places to go for property finance
Links
Cluttons PF

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Every property purchaser should use an adviser…

June 14, 2010

Why?
Because you would not buy an antique, classic car, invest in the stock market or sell your own property without using an adviser…so, why, when purchasing a property for a considerably sum would you chose to go-it-alone? Lets look at 4 key added value areas that are part of the service offered.
1. Finding the property
2. Securing the [...]

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CGT – should I be concerned?

June 9, 2010

My comments.
When is the date of disposal?  When does the seller become liable for CGT?
The date of disposal is the date that the ‘beneficial interest’ in an asset is transferred. In the case of property this is usually the date of the exchange of contracts, and not the later date of completion. This [...]

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What is Garden Grabbing?

June 9, 2010

What is garden grabbing?
Garden grabbing is a practice where property developers snap up large detached houses, knock them down and then squeeze a small estate of new homes onto the same plot. This erosion of Britain’s green spaces is made possible by a loophole in the law which sees gardens defined as brownfield sites, making [...]

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Do I need an acquisition agent?

March 29, 2010

What is an acquisition agent?
An acquisition agent is a property specialist who negotiates and secures property on the best terms.
Once a property is found the acquisition agent views the property and produces a price comparable report. Their job is to: -

Secure the property
At the best price.

Why do purchasers need an acquisition agent?
Finding a [...]

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5% stamp duty…

March 24, 2010

Will this increase in stamp duty have impact? It is becoming expensive to move house if valued over £1m, for a buyer at £3m this is an  increase of £30,000 (the full stamp duty on a £3m purchase is now £150,000). Yes a tax on the wealthy and perhaps they can afford it.  However, the cost of moving house [...]

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PBL Website

March 18, 2010

Propertybooklive is now up and running. Launched officially today with press releases sent to all leading property journalists.
This is an exciting website and should be used as a marketing tool for home owners looking for a professional website to help with the marketing of their property.
It is FREE to advertise. There are [...]

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