The latest articles on selling

  1. From the legal differences between those married or cohabiting, to probate and inheritance tax, here's what you need to know about what happens to your home if one of you dies.

  2. Thinking of putting your home under the hammer? Selling your house at auction could help you shift it quickly. Let’s take a look at how auctions work, the pros and cons, and if it could be right for you.

  3. When you sell a Help to Buy property, you’ll also need to repay the equity loan you borrowed to buy it. That means there are a few extra hoops to jump through in the selling process.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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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