The latest articles on selling

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Accepted an offer on your home? Then getting a memorandum of sale issued is an important next step. Here’s what it is and what it means for your sale.

  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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