Government Help To Buy Home Ownership Schemes in 2020. Potential buyers can find it difficult to secure enough finance to purchase a property of their own. From saving for a deposit to conveyancing solicitors fees there are mounting costs which make home ownership feel like a distant dream. Although the Help to Buy ISA was […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]