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Land Registry data reveals a steep year-on-year rise in fraudulent activity involving forged documentation, identity theft, and digital system loopholes. Properties with no mortgage or high equity have become prime targets, with £27 million in property value illegally transferred in 2024 alone.
Property valuations mark the start of your home-selling journey. Discover how to prepare your home, present it effectively, and ask the right questions to maximise your property’s market value.
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so much to consider—budgets, mortgages, legal paperwork, and finding the right property—it’s easy to feel lost in the process. This guide outlines the key things every first-time buyer should know before taking that first step onto the property ladder.
Following on from recent negative press surrounding the UK housing market. Why are Church & Hawes still successfully selling homes?