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How does transfer of equity work?
If you want to change who owns a property, whether you and your partner are separating and one of you is keeping it, or you simply need to transfer ownership...
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What is the remortgage conveyancing process?
Even if you’re lucky enough to buy your own home, for one reason or another, you may need to remortgage. The good news is that the conveyancing work needed to...
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With the cost of living on the rise, you may be looking for ways to save money when purchasing a house. The Shared Ownership Scheme allows you to purchase a...
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Do I need a solicitor to remortgage my home?
With the cost of living on the rise, many homeowners are deciding to remortgage their homes to ensure they have the best deal possible. Remortgaging can make real financial sense,...
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Your guide to the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into effect on 30th June 2022. It received Royal Assent and became law on 8th February 2022. The Leasehold Reform Act...
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Spring Statement 2022: how it affects employment and housing
With increasing fuel prices and concerns over the rising cost of living, yesterday’s Spring Statement was highly anticipated by businesses and families alike. So what has Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of...
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Your guide to the First Homes scheme
Homes England recently published in-depth guidance on the First Homes scheme for buyers. In this blog, our new build conveyancing solicitors explain how the scheme works and who can apply...
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What would a lease extension mean for leaseholders?
Leaseholders in England will soon be able to extend their leases by a maximum of 990 years, without paying ground rent, if plans announced by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, go...
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Giving you our best – every time: our conveyancing team
If you have been buying or selling a house during the last 16 months, you will appreciate just how much of an impact coronavirus has had on the property market....
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What’s the difference between residential and commercial conveyancing?
Most of us will be familiar with the residential conveyancing process, either from buying a home ourselves or through a friend or family member’s experience. When it comes to buying...
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A fairer deal for leaseholders
Leading housebuilder, Persimmon, and insurance company, Aviva, have agreed to make key changes to the way they operate when it comes to leaseholds. The changes follow an investigation by the...
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End of the eviction ban: what landlords and tenants need to know
The Government has confirmed that the eviction ban will end on 31st May 2021. This means that landlords can now proceed with evictions as they did prior to the coronavirus...