Wood Burning Stove Regulations - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The hearth must extend at least 300mm to the front and 150mm to either side. And the full area of the hearth should be at least 840x840mm. While it must be at least 12mm thick. However if your stove heats your hearth to over 100°C or it hasn’t been tested, the thickness required increases to 250mm.
What is an EWS1 Form - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBThe EWS1 form, also known as an EWS1 certificate, was intended to reassure lenders so that mortgages can be offered on flats within a building that has cladding. The EWS1 form isn’t the same as a fire safety assessment of the building. It is a report for valuers and lenders conducted by a specialist fire engineer of the external wall ...
Damp In The House And How To Fix It - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBImprove ventilation (e.g open bathroom windows when showering, add a kitchen extractor fan) Remove mould from walls with a product such as HG mould spray then paint with a damp seal. Turn on or improve the heating of the property and insulate the cold walls. Repair any cracks in walls promptly.
Capital Gains Tax on property when selling - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBCapital gains tax rates on property vary based on a number of factors, such as your income and size of gain. Basic-rate taxpayers pay 18% on gains (not the total sale price) they make when selling property. Higher and additional-rate taxpayers pay 28%. From 6 April 2024 this will be 24%. And it’s important to note that any capital gains tax ...
Noisy Neighbours - What Can I Do? - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBHow to deal with noisy neighbours summarised. Approach your neighbour politely about the noise. Try to mitigate the problem with sound-proofing measures. Seek mediation if the problem persists. Make a noise complaint to your council. Take legal action if necessary. Contact the freeholder if it’s a leasehold property.
TA6 property information form explained - HomeOwners Alliance
WEBThe TA6 Property Information Form is completed by you when you’re selling your house or flat. It’s designed to give the buyer important information on the property. If you’re selling a property you will also fill in the TA10 Fittings & Contents form, which states what is included and excluded within the sale of the property.
Stamp duty: Who pays it? When? And how much? - HomeOwners …
WEBIn England and Northern Ireland, from 23rd September 2022, no stamp duty will be paid on the first £250,000 of the property’s value. First time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first £425,000 of the property’s value. It’s worth noting that stamp duty is set to change again in April 2025 according to the government’s autumn 2022 budget.
Leasehold reform 2024: What you need to know - HomeOwners …
WEBThis will go further than the new protections inclulded in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. There are as many as 1.75 million homes on private estates and this continues to grow. According to the Competition and Markets Authority, homeowners pay around £350 a year in new build management charges. At this time, the …
Spray foam insulation warning to homeowners
WEBAccording to Checkatrade, the cost of removing spray foam insulation can cost around £40 per square metre but you also need to factor in the cost of the skips as well as the safe disposal of the insulation. One of our readers who is buying a property with open cell spray foam has received quotes to remove the foam for £17,000 when the ...
Bank Of Mum And Dad - Help Your Child Buy A Home - HOA
WEBGifts and loans from the Bank of Mum and Dad added up to £8.8 billion in 2022, according to the latest analysis from property firm Savills. Some 46% of all mortgaged first-time buyers, 170,000, had financial help from family in buying a house in 2022. This is down from a peak of 198,000 in 2021.