Articles by ‘Angus Williams’

The Environmental Agency states that 5.2 million properties (or 1 in 6) are at risk of flooding. With flooding more commonplace due to climate change, we thought it important to highlight the things you…

In England and Wales, the tenure for a property can be Freehold or Leasehold. If you are purchasing a flat then you will be buying a leasehold property. You may have seen in the…

Buying property is one of the most significant investments that most people make in their lifetime and it is essential to understand the different types of ownership. Two common types of ownership are Leasehold…

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is urging the Government to introduce an emergency stamp duty holiday to help revitalise the post-pandemic housing market. This is a measure that we would certainly support.

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many, if not all, areas of our personal and business lives. But one area that has ground to a halt is the housing market. So if you were in the process of buying a house, or were looking whilst the lockdown took effect, we have put together a few FAQs for house buying during coronavirus.

After only 27 days in the role, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak is ready to reveal his first ever budget, the UK’s first in over 18 months and first as a Non-EU member state in over 40 years. Although no one can be certain what will be inside the famous red box, from the Prime Minister and Chancellor’s comments within the last few months, it is likely we will see Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) take the stage in some way.

The creation of online search portals for buying homes was a game changer for people looking to buy a house but it also changed the landscape for estate agents. But has this change marked an improvement in how we buy and sell houses? 

According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Housing Statistical Release on 28 June 2018; there were 160,470 completions of new build properties from January 2018 to March 2018. This is an 8% increase from 2017.
There are clearly many people purchasing new build homes. However, do these prospective buyers understand the terminology frequently used by their solicitors and the developers?

Many people find themselves in a position where they are financially comfortable with mortgage repayments, yet cannot save up the necessary deposit to purchase a home. The Help to Buy equity loan scheme offers the opportunity for purchasers to borrow up to 20% of their property purchase price (40% in London).

We have an unconverted barn in our garden which we are planning to convert into a holiday let.  We have the planning permission, but will we need to tell the tax man?

RWK Goodman was delighted to sponsor the annual Thame Food Festival 2016, entertaining visitors and invited guests in The Stoneworld Gallery, one of many participating venues. Pop-ups from Belazu offering delicious Mediterranean treats and…

Bankers, accountants, financial advisers and estate agents joined solicitors from Withy King’s Wealth Protection team for camaraderie and networking at an outdoor, multi-activity day involving quad bikes, shooting and archery. Around 60 professional advisers…