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. […]

For an ordinary, no hold ups, straightforward property purchase, conveyancing can take between 6 to 8 weeks, though 12 weeks is a more realistic estimate of time scale. When you receive your solicitor quotes from our conveyance quote engine, you can clarify timescale before instruction. In some cases however, the process can be much shorter […]

A property solicitor is the person you employ or ‘instruct’ to carry out the legal process of transferring the property title from one person’s name to another. This is what is known as conveyancing. The conveyancing work a solicitor undertakes depends on whether they are acting for the buyer or the seller. In this article […]

What Does A Conveyancer Do For A Buyer? We have put together a guide on what to expect if you are buying a house and need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor to carry out the legal work involved. Initial Stages Once you have found the house you wish to buy it is time to instruct […]