You have found your dream first home, the finances are in place and the sale is agreed. Now you just have to find a good conveyancing solicitor. But how do you go about choosing a conveyancer tailored to first time buyers? And why do you...
If you have started down the lengthy process of buying a property in England and Wales, at some point you will require the services of a good conveyancing solicitor. The usual process is to find a few companies that appeal to you and ask for...
WHAT IS A HELP TO BUY SCHEME? Help to Buy schemes come in many guises, and with new rules being brought into place, with the Equity Loan Scheme, in March 2021, it seems a good time to have a closer look and weigh up the pros...
New Build Conveyancing - How Is It Different From A Conventional Conveyance? What are the main differences between buying a new build home and a used property? Buying a new build is increasingly popular, especially with first time buyers. This is primarily due to the government’s...
In the current economic climate, the housing market has become notably volatile. Rising interest rates have made the housing market unstable for both buyers and sellers alike. A key player in the current market turmoil is the steep rise we're seeing in mortgage rates. Mortgage rates,...
With so much turmoil in the housing market over recent years and the sky high prices of even starter homes, first time buyers have become an almost endangered species. With all political parties determined to help first time buyers financially through a variety of initiatives,...
Choosing conveyancing solicitors in London should be easy, however picking the right conveyancing solicitor is where the unwary struggle. With so many 'online conveyancing services' available, it is no wonder why so many struggle to shortlist and appoint a specialist lawyer to act on their...
If you’ve never bought a property before, then buying your first home can be a strange experience. We summarise the key milestones any property transaction follows with our conveyancing timeline. Often there can be a flurry of activity at the start of the process, and at...
If you have made the decision to buy your first home but you don’t know where to start, then this is the guide for you. We cover everything you need to know, from sorting out funds to finding a good conveyancer and more. Buying your...
If you are a leaseholder of a flat in England or Wales then you might have the right to buy the freehold interest of your property. Customers pay upwards of six figure sums for flats when is many cases, someone else owns the land on...
