The act of transferring property within a family circle often seems uncomplicated, evoking the common query: "Is it necessary to involve a solicitor?"
While it's true that the transfer process can, in many instances, be accomplished without legal assistance, it's ...
When it comes to buying or selling a property, the question of whether a solicitor can act for both the buyer and the seller often arises.
In the past, it was common for a single solicitor to handle both ...
When it comes to houses that have been converted into flats on long leases, it's not uncommon for the flat owners to have a share of the freehold. This is often the case because the owner of the original house ...
A property purchase involves the exchange of large sums of money so this makes the transaction susceptible to acts of fraud.
If you are buying a property, at some point in the process your solicitor will need to see proof ...
Buying a property is rarely plain sailing. There are pitfalls and issues that can arise at any point of the purchase, and while most can be solved one way or the other, some have the potential to derail the transaction ...
The property market is set to see an increase in HM Land Registry fees - these will be the first fee rises since 2009.
The fee increase will come into effect from January 31st, 2022 and will impact any applications ...
If you’re in the process of purchasing a home, there are a few very important decisions you have to think about that could impact you in the future. Before you sign on the dotted line and make the purchase of ...
Japanese knotweed is one of the most invasive plants in the United Kingdom with the ability to spread rapidly and grow as much as 10cm every day. It’s a plant that is incredibly difficult to eradicate from land and property ...
Regardless of whether you’re buying a property for the first time or happen to be a seasoned home mover, the home buying process is always likely to throw up a few stressful moments at some stage. To help you better ...
If there is a lease on your property, then you should be aware of it becoming shorter with each passing year - this is the reason a lease is often referred to as a ‘dwindling asset’. If the lease becomes ...