What Does It Mean To ‘Exchange Contracts’?
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...
What Does It Mean To Buy A Leasehold Property?
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...
What Is A Property Chain?
Property Chains Property chains are fairly common in residential property transactions. A property chain occurs when there is more than one buyer involved in a property transaction and each party...
Common Problems In Conveyancing And How To Fix Them
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...
Is It Possible To Exchange And Complete On The Same Day?
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...
Where Do I Start When Moving Home?
If you are about to embark upon buying a home, selling a property, or perhaps both, there is an important process you are about to go through, with several steps,...
The Help To Buy ISA Deadline Is Looming, Apply Now
Saving for a deposit on your first home can seem like an impossible task, with living costs and property prices always seeming to be on the rise. It sometimes feels...
How Long Does Conveyancing Take With No Chain?
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...
What Does A Seller’s Solicitor Do?
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...
What Does A Buyer’s Solicitor Do?
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...