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Price transparency in conveyancing shows solicitors are affordable
When consumers were unaware of how much a solicitor might charge, half assumed that they were an unaffordable option. A new survey has shown that now that prices are easily available to view, only 10 per cent think they are unaffordable. At the end of 2018, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) introduced new Transparency Rules...
Sell your house in time to benefit from the Stamp Duty holiday
To stimulate the housing market during the pandemic, the chancellor has put in place a temporary measure meaning many home buyers will not have to pay Stamp Duty. The nil-rate period is set to last until 31 March 2021. With purchases often taking several months to complete, if you want to save money by not...
Protecting your leasehold investment
Over four million properties in England and Wales are leasehold – if yours is among that number, keep an eye on how many years are left on the lease. Any less than 80 and it’s time to extend it. The number of leasehold properties in England and Wales is on the rise. So what does...
Buying A Property Without Planning Permission or Building Regulations
You’ve found the house of your dreams, that ticks all the boxes, that is until your solicitor finds out that there are no documents to show planning permission was obtained or that it has met building regulations. It is unlikely that a house will have been built in its entirety without planning permission; the most...
Understanding the important terms when moving home
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, you will come across a lot of terminology. Conveyancers are dealing with property transactions on a regular basis, but most people don’t move too often so it can be a bit overwhelming. Here is a list of some of the more common documents you are likely to encounter:...
