Why Use a Conveyancing Solicitor When Buying a Property?
A conveyancing solicitor or licenced conveyancer can identify any potential problems with your property purchase. This includes boundary issues, access rights, issues with the lease and even fraud. This gives[...]
read moreBuying a House as Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common
In England and Wales, when you buy a property with someone else, you either buy as joint tenants or as tenants in common. There are significant differences between the two,[...]
read moreWhat Searches Do I Need When Buying a Property?
When buying a property, the basic searches you need are Land Registry searches, local authority searches, environmental searches and water authority searches. Your solicitor may also recommend some additional searches,[...]
read more10 Step Guide to Buying a Residential Property
Are you buying a property? If so, take a look at our 10 step guide to buying a residential property in England and Wales. Conveyancing process for buyers Every conveyancing[...]
read moreDo solar panels affect the value of your home?
Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular , providing environmental and financial benefits, but homeowners should not rush to install. If you are thinking about it, there are two basic packages[...]
read moreWhat Does A Conveyancer Actually Do?
What does a conveyancer actually do? You probably already knew the role an estate agent plays in selling and buying property – marketing and advertising the property, accepting and mediating[...]
read moreA Guide to The 2016 Stamp Duty Tax Increase
As part of the recent Autumn Budget Review, the Government announced that from April 2016 there would be an additional 3% Stamp Duty Tax on all Buy-To-Let purchases over £40,000. Considering[...]
read moreWhat Is Exchange Of Contracts?
What is exchange of contracts? Exchange of contracts refers to the legal process of handing over the signed contract documentation relating to a house sale/purchase. During exchange, you solicitor will[...]
read moreHow the new SDLT rates may effect single-home owners
Are you planning on moving home after March 2016? Don’t let the new Stamp Duty Land Tax changes make your move more expensive than necessary. If you’re a single home[...]
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