Title Register Secrets: Covenants, Easements and Ownership Checks
Many people think the title register only shows the owner. It can also show mortgages, restrictions, covenants, easements and rights of way that may affect how the property can be used.
Property Boundaries Explained: Title Plan vs Real Boundary
Most people wrongly believe the Land Registry title plan shows the exact fence, wall or garden boundary. In England and Wales, exact boundaries are often not officially recorded.
Property Fraud Protection
Many owners do not know a property can be targeted for fraud, especially if it is empty, rented out, mortgage-free or owned by someone living overseas.
Simple UK property basics and common property terms explained in plain English. Learn important words, property types, ownership meanings, and everyday property phrases used when buying, selling, renting, investing or managing a home in the UK.
UK property document checks, legal information, missing certificates and conveyancing document awareness for buyers, sellers and homeowners.
Simple UK property cost information covering hidden property costs, Stamp Duty, council tax, service charges, ground rent, rent charges, estate charges, Capital Gains Tax awareness and ongoing home ownership costs. This section helps buyers, sellers, homeowners, landlords, expats and investors understand property costs before they become expensive surprises.
Simple UK property condition and safety information covering damp, mould, condensation, asbestos, radon gas, Japanese knot-weed, subsidence, flood risk, roof problems, drainage issues and hidden property defects. This section helps buyers, sellers, homeowners, landlords and expat owners understand property risks before they become expensive or unsafe problems.
Simple UK planning, building regulations and home improvement information covering permitted development rights, house extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, party wall notices, building control approval and common renovation checks before starting work or buying a property with alterations.
Simple UK home energy information covering EPC ratings, Energy Performance Certificates, heating costs, insulation, solar panels, spray foam insulation, energy efficiency improvements, running costs and what buyers, sellers, landlords and homeowners should check before making property decisions.
