‘Tax doesn’t have to be taxing’ they would purr at the end of those smug-faced Inland Revenue adverts. Sure thing, Moira, but as anyone who’s ever had to pay one single tax in the history of their life we all know it bloody well is actually. What’s even more taxing is dealing with property tax – and more specifically – transferring ownership of said property. Add the small detail of children and you’ve got yourself a full house of headaches, as it were. Each and every one of the taxing minions wants to get their grubby little paws all over your properties and that’s just one more bugbear for the books.

In the words of the UK Government as they boldly released the all dancing, all singing Renters Reform White Paper – brimming with anticipation and slick with sweat – “release your trade! Release the stress! Ohh, let’s go, forget the rest!” Wait. Maybe that was Beyonce. Well either way, each are going through a Renaissance if you will and have some life changing new rules to heed for landlords, tenants and Beyonce fans alike. Let’s take a deep dive into the papers and find out what on earth they’re asking us to do.

As we well know, buying a house can be a daunting process that generates more questions than answers. From fees to interest rates to what kind of tea to ask for in the broker meeting, your mind may become a slurry of queries and whole fat milk. Thankfully, Davies & Davies are here to quell your qualms by dimming the lights, shining a spotlight on your mortgage broker and grilling them on your behalf.

With great house purchases comes great responsibility. Attending viewings armed with a list of questions is a wise move, one we’re fully on board with. We’re here to help you ask the right questions of your humble estate agents to ensure you get the most out of your property purchase. Because getting it right is worth, well, the price of a house in the end.

Whether you need more space, want to expand your portfolio or want to relocate to a different area – you may be considering moving up the property ladder. There are lots of factors to consider before taking the plunge. Read on to work out if a manoeuvre up the ladder is right for you.

To sell or not to sell really isn’t the question when you are purchasing property. “Why!?” we hear you scream as you tear your vein popped eyes away from your one true love on Rightmove. Well, whether or not you’ve found the two bed of your dreams in that covetable North London postcode well within your budget (SWOON), the current owners of said dream house are going to choose Rita round the corner who has already sold her current abode.