The latest articles on selling

  1. As long as your lease is long, selling a leasehold home is pretty similar to selling a freehold home. There'll be some extra paperwork involved, so you'll want a solicitor with leasehold expertise.

  2. What's the best asking price to put on your home? Too high and you could be left waiting, too low and you may later regret it. Here's how to get it right.

  3. The laws around dividing a home change according to whether you were married or in a civil partnership, were cohabiting or if children are involved. Let's take a look.

  4. Getting a lump sum out of the value of your home while still living there can seem like a good idea. But there are important pros and cons to weigh up with equity release schemes, and specific differences in how they work to consider, too.

  5. Sometimes the terminology around buying or selling a home can be confusing. Here we break down one of the most important real estate terms.

  6. You may be able to reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate when you die or even eliminate it altogether so your loved ones get more of your money.

  7. Forking out Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell a property can be costly. The good news is you may not need to pay the tax if you qualify for something called Private Residence Relief. Here’s what to look out for.

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