David Bass
About the Author
David has spent years working across legal compliance and financial planning, developing a sharp sense for which regulations actually affect everyday people and which ones are mostly noise. He writes about consumer protection, estate planning, and personal finance with the kind of clarity that comes from explaining these things to real people in real situations. His view is that legal and financial topics stay confusing not because they're inherently complicated, but because most coverage assumes you already know half of what you need to know. He writes to fix that.
Blogs by David Bass
Is it illegal to fly a drone over someone’s property? Not automatically. Yes, you usually can fly a drone over private property in the UK. No blanket law bans it.
Quick Answer: Solicitor fees for selling a house in the UK typically range from £610 to £1,500 in legal fees, plus VAT at 20% and disbursements of £200–£722. Total costs
Your lease gets shorter every year, and it’s easy to miss until a buyer or a bank flags it. Drop below 80 years and your flat gets harder to sell.
If you own your home and receive state support, you may be wondering how DWP home ownership for pensioners actually works. The short answer is that your main home does
If you have spent months researching mortgage rates, saving for a deposit, and comparing lenders, you are already more prepared than most. Then you sit down at your solicitor’s desk, get handed a two-page document
Thinking about selling your home quickly, or perhaps you’ve spotted a property listed through an unfamiliar selling format? The modern auction method has changed how properties are bought and sold, offering a convenient online platform
Your offer was accepted, and the estate agent mentioned a memorandum of sale. What is this document, and why does it matter? In my years advising property clients, I have seen confusion about this stage
Most homeowners don’t know how much energy their home wastes. That’s a costly problem. High utility bills pile up month after month. Buyers and renters check energy ratings before making decisions. A low score could
Bad credit? Self-employed? Been denied by traditional banks? You’re not alone, and homeownership isn’t out of reach. Specialist mortgage lenders say yes when mainstream banks say no, offering flexible solutions tailored to borrowers with unique