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How to survive your property move over the Christmas period

Marissa Purnell
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December is a popular month to move but with the Christmas countdown starting, you might wonder how a busy festive season may affect your property transaction. Some things to consider when moving over Christmas:- Christmas shut down The average...

Navigating Proposed Changes to Lease Extensions in the UK

George Fielding
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Navigating Proposed Changes to Lease Extensions in the UK: A Legal Perspective The landscape of lease extensions in England and Wales is poised for significant changes with proposed legislative amendments.  As property laws evolve, it is crucial for...

New Homes Week 2024

Marissa Purnell
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This year, New Homes Week runs from 26th February until 3rd March and is an annual celebration and recognition of new build homes, homebuilders and homeowners. The event was launched by the Home Builders Federation to provide an opportunity to share the...

Conveyancing myths - sorting the facts from the fiction

Victoria La Mon
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As with any area of law there are some common misconceptions regarding some of the practical aspects of the conveyancing process, so to help dispel some of these myths, our conveyancing team have put their heads together and come up with a collection of the...

Equity Release

Sarah Hart
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What is an Equity Release? An equity release is a special type of loan designed to run for the rest of your life.  The lump sum or regular income that you receive is secured against your home.  The amount you owe to the lender is usually paid...

Your Conveyancing Countdown to Completion - Things to Remember

Marissa Purnell
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Congratulations! You've successfully exchanged contracts which means you have a fixed completion date for moving house. Time will probably start to move quickly which might be overwhelming. This is why we’ve put together a list of things to...

Source of Funds when Buying Property - Getting it right first time

Victoria La Mon
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If you are planning to either buy your first home, upsize to a larger property or otherwise invest your money in property, it is very likely that you will be required to provide source of funds evidence to your conveyancer at the onset of the transaction. ...

Transfers of Equity

Marissa Purnell
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  What is a transfer of equity? A transfer of equity is the process in which someone is either added to, or removed from, ownership of a property. Equity is the legal term for the percentage of the property you own. There might be various reasons...

A Guide to Lease Extensions: What You Need to Know

George Fielding
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If you own a leasehold property, you may come across the need for a lease extension at some point during your ownership. A lease extension is the process of extending the term of your lease agreement beyond its original expiration date. It can be a complex...

Our 10 top tips for First Time Buyers

Marissa Purnell
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Getting on the property ladder is often an exciting time for first time buyers but the process usually comes with stress and uncertainty, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Buying a first home has also been made more difficult since the...

Could fraudsters steal your home from under your nose?

Paula Bryan
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Is it really possible for fraudsters to steal your home? Alarmingly, the answer is yes and you may have seen recent reports in the media concerning this. Please read on to see how this can happen and what you can do to lower your risk. How can property...

Have you been watching ITV drama Our House? What can you do to protect your house?

Charlotte Oldham
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The ITV drama Our House premiered last week and starred Line of Duty actor Martin Compston and Whitechapel star Rupert Penry Jones.  The programme followed an unusual story of a woman coming home to find out that she no longer owns her property. ...