Can an architect and builder visit my house in lockdown?

We moved home last summer into a house that we consider a project and needs totally refurbishing and extending. It’s not quite a Grand Design but we intend to completely transform the house. Our plan was to get a small selection of architects round in the New Year to give us their thoughts on what … Read more

My mortgage deal is about to end and I need to remortgage

I bought my first property last year and I’m due to remortgage in May 2021 as my initial two-year fixed introductory deal expires then.  When I took out my first mortgage the term was 35 years. Will the term be different when I remortgage?  Also when I purchased the property in May 2019 it needed … Read more

Will I lose my deposit if I back out of a new-build home purchase?

I bought an off-plan flat in Battersea two years ago but so far have only paid a deposit.  As property prices are expected to fall as a result of the coronavirus I do not want to complete the transaction and buy the property.  But if I back out now can I still get my 10 … Read more

Should we drop our offer on a house because of coronavirus?

We are first-time buyers and had an offer accepted on a property just before coronavirus hit.  We still want to go ahead with the purchase and exchange after lockdown, but we’re worried that the house will be worth less by then?  We don’t want to gazunder the seller or mess them around, but also we … Read more