Sales

If you’re a first-time buyer in Cardiff or the surrounding South Wales areas, you’ve probably started thinking about mortgages.

If the property isn’t your main home, you may be wondering whether Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies to your sale.

Understanding what buyers want can give you the edge in today’s competitive property market — especially if you’re targeting the high-value property sector.

Although Labour has long been associated with better rights for renters, it recently showed that it is equally as committed to promoting homeownership. A raft of financial reforms designed to help mortgage borrowers, which will apply across the UK, were announced in July.

Selling a property can be a very confusing and lengthy process but having a good solicitor or conveyancer will help it to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Here is an easy step by step guide to the whole conveyancing process.

You’ve found the perfect property in Cardiff or the surrounding area — perhaps a modern home in Lisvane, a period property in Pontcanna, or a waterfront apartment in Penarth.

If you want to sell a property during a fixed-term tenancy, you don’t have to wait until the agreement ends before going to market. 

Selling a property with sitting tenants is often an excellent opportunity for landlords – and a very attractive sale for some buyers. But, alongside the pros, there are some cons to consider as well.

The unassailable attractiveness of property as a money-making asset persists. While passive appreciation still exists – that’s when homes gradually increase in value with nothing more than time – homeowners are looking at adding values in other ways.

Do you know where your boundaries are for your property in Cardiff? And do you know which boundaries you are responsible for?

There are many myths surrounding boundaries and responsibilities, so we’ve put together this short guide to help you understand where your property boundary is - or if you don’t, knowing how to find it!

Buying a property and letting it out can be very rewarding. Not only do you receive a rental income, but the property itself should also increase in value over time.

Despite how morbid it feels, deciding what happens to a property you own when you die is something you need to decide early in the buying process. In fact, you’ll need to tell your solicitor your preferred course of action before you finalise a purchase.

If you’re selling your property in Cardiff, finding a deposit to purchase your next home may present a challenge. However, if you currently have equity in your existing home, you may be wondering whether you can put it down as a deposit on the home of your dreams.

At Fortis , we’re often asked this question, so here is our expert insight.