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Exchange And Completion – What Happens Now? You may have had an offer on a property accepted but until you have exchanged contracts, your move is not yet guaranteed. Here is our guide on what is involved in exchanging and completing on your new home. What Does It Mean To ‘Exchange Contracts’? When you exchange […]
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Freehold and Leasehold. What’s the difference? The two most common forms of property ownership in the UK are freehold and leasehold. But what do these terms mean in practice? Whilst it might sound quite technical, knowing whether or not the property you want to buy is freehold or leasehold is extremely important. It makes the […]
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Common reasons for delays and how to avoid them If you are going through the process of buying or selling property, with any luck, the process will be plain-sailing and you will complete the transaction in a timely manner with few hold ups or set-backs. However, this is not always the case. In order to […]
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It is second nature these days to use the internet to research and purchase nearly all types of services and products. Conveyancing is no exception: it is simple and straightforward to compare conveyancing solicitors and it may come as a surprise that there are a growing number of conveyancing firms which offer an entirely online […]
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If you are about to become involved in a property transaction as either a buyer or a seller, you might be wondering whether it is possible to speed up the process and save some money by using the same conveyancing solicitor as the other party involved. It stands to reason that doing so would aid […]
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When buying or selling a property your conveyancing solicitor or conveyancer will quote you various fees and disbursements. It can be confusing but the difference being the fee is the cost the conveyancer charges to do their work. A disbursement is a fee or tax that your conveyancer must pay to a third party for […]
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When coming across the term for the first time, or maybe having never thought about it in great detail before, many people find themselves asking ‘what is conveyancing exactly’? Simply speaking, conveyancing is the legal transfer of property or land from one party to another. This means that the conveyancing process must be carried out […]
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In legal terms yes it absolutely is possible to exchange and complete on the same day but it’s rare and most likely your solicitor will strongly advise against it. Here we tell you why… When you’re buying a house it’s natural to want to move quickly and get your new keys as soon as possible. […]
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When you buy or sell a property in England and Wales, you need to hire a legal professional to act on your behalf. This person can either be a Conveyancing Solicitor or a Licensed Conveyancer. Both these professionals have very different educational and professional backgrounds, so which should you choose? When you search for a […]
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Conveyancing solicitor quotes vary and are dependent on a number of factors. Conveyancing fees cover work carried out by a conveyancing solicitor and typically cost between £850-£1500. On top of this you will pay disbursements. Conveyancing fees for leasehold properties cost more than for freehold properties. We have put together all the information you need […]
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