Getting Started...
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Before Getting a Conveyancing Quote
One of the things that will take a fair amount of time, if done properly, is pricing exactly how much your chosen Conveyancer is going to cost. One thing you need to...
Benefits of DIY Conveyancing
Anyone who has ever bought or sold a property knows it's an expensive business. Even after you have worked out how much you can afford to pay for the actual building,...
Buying Off Plan & Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for a new-build property can move along far more quickly than with an older property – up to a point. From reserving a plot to exchange of...
Choosing Your Own Conveyancer
Buying a house is the single most important decision you will have to make, however your choice of conveyancer comes in a very close second.
Incidentally, there...
Different Types of House Purchase Explained
Conventional House Sales
Buying a home can be stressful: viewing potential properties before making an offer is generally just the start of a...
Different Types of Mortgages Explained
Most people need a mortgage in order to buy a home. The term 'mortgage' is commonly used to describe the loan obtained to fund a property...
Leasehold, Freehold and Shared Freehold
The rules and requirements which apply to conveyancing vary according to whether the property is leasehold or freehold. This may also affect the...
New Rules on Buying Off-Plan Getting Started
People who bought property off-plan were amongst those hit the hardest when the UK's property market stalled during the global financial crisis....
Solicitor or Property Lawyer
Is there a difference?
The Short Answer
No; from your point of view there isn't any practical difference. SOLICITORS and PROPERTY LAWYERS (also called...
What to Know When Buying a New Build
We've all seen the adverts for the shiny new estate, promising a better life, better environment and with lots of pictures of happy people with 2.4 children and a...
