Residential property law

Buying, selling or releasing equity in a house or flat can involve substantial amounts of money and important property law issues.

Successful buy-to-let relies on ensuring the investment makes financial sense. There are also legal obligations for landlord and tenant to consider

Business owners can find it difficult to get a mortgage if profits are retained in the business. Discover how business owners can obtain a mortgage.

Purchasing a buy-to-let property can be an good way of generating income. However, there are some key considerations to take into account first.

Some people have considerable equity in their homes. Equity release is one way to boost income by releasing some of the value in your home.

Selling your home can exciting and stressful. Proper preparation and assistance from experienced professionals can help things go much more smoothly.

Purchasing a property is expensive. Most people buy their homes using a mortgage. The lender will check you can meet repayments on the property.

Applying for a mortgage can be difficult if you have a poor credit rating or run your own business. Improve your chances of successfully applying for a mortgage.

Landlords and letting agents are required to protect property rental deposits in approved scheme. This list summarises the key facts.

Should I transfer my buy-to-let property into a limited company? Our tax guide for buy-to-let landlords explains the pros and cons.