CONTENTS
THE VIEW, PAGE 20
20 Scarlette & Stuart Douglas
FIND YOUR CEILING PRICE AND GIVE YOURSELF ROOM FOR MANOEUVRE, AS OFTEN THE COSTS CAN RUN AWAY WITH YOU 54 Hotspot Harrow We take a look at Harrow as a place to consider when you start your property search.
REGULARS
46 Hotspot Peckham We look at thriving Peckham as a place to live.
and what to expect when buying your first home. 126 Finance Kay Hill discusses what inflation is all about and how best to manage the rise in costs. 128 Market Ginetta Vedrickas reports on whether the Government’s latest legislation is really a “win, win” for housing and nature. 130 Agony Agent All your property questions answered by our panel of experts. 133 Buyer’s Guide Check out FTB’s Buyer’s Guide, which walks you through the property process. 138 The legal steps to staircasing Coralie Phelan, Partner and Head of Resales and Staircasing at Prince Evans Solicitors LLP, explains the legal steps to staircasing. 140 Directory Check which scheme is right for you, plus some useful contacts. 146 20 Questions We ask 20 quick-fire questions to a leading property expert and in this issue, James MacPhail, Head of Sales & Marketing at Settle, is in the spotlight.
118 First home, first meal This recipe for Summer Greens Spaghetti was created by Theo Michaels, chef, presenter and award-winning author. It’s simple to make and perfect to serve during the summer. 120 What is the difference between leasehold and freehold? Stephen Ward, Director of Strategy and External Relations at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, explains the difference between buying a leasehold and freehold home. 124 Your first home: Understanding the legal journey with confidence Holmes & Hill Solicitors explains what conveyancing is all about
117 Competition
Win a Frenchic paint bundle worth £250
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