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The Ultimate House Moving Checklist

Your Stress-Free Journey Begins Here. Moving to a new house is an exciting adventure, …

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How to Stage Your Home for a Successful Sale

Georgian properties, built principally between 1720 and 1830, stand as timeless embodiments of architectural …

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Essential guide to conveyancing fees

This guide explains the costs involved in conveyancing, including legal fees, search fees, Stamp …

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Tips to Minimise Your Tax Bill Before the 2025 Stamp Duty Land Tax Increase

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates will increase from April 1, 2025, with key …

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Stamp Duty Changes in 2025: A Look at the Impact on Home Buyers

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates in England will increase from April 1, 2025, …

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An Expert Guide to Buying a Home in the Winter

Winter may be considered the “silent period” for real estate, but it can offer …

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Top Tips to Set Up Your New Home for the Perfect Christmas Celebration

Moving into a new home just in time for Christmas is an exciting experience, …

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Want to Move to a New Home by Christmas? Here’s What You Should Do

Moving home in the UK typically takes six months, including steps like mortgage approval, …

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What to Do When You Inherit a Property

Discovering that you’ve inherited a property can be a bittersweet experience, bringing both emotions …

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Leasehold Reform 2024 – What Are the Implications?

The leasehold landscape in the UK is on the brink of a significant transformation, …

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Understanding exchange of contracts

The conveyancing contract contains all the terms and conditions of the transaction. This includes …

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What is an indemnity policy and do I need one?

As a buyer, your conveyancer’s job involves fact finding on your behalf. This includes …

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Do home buyers need local conveyancers?

If you do a Google search for conveyancers in your area, it will probably …

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Buying and selling: a guide to London conveyancing

Currently, it’s not exactly a case of business as usual with the London property …

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What is Conveyancing?

Conveyancing is a number of legal and administrative steps needed to transfer a property …

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When and how to switch conveyancers

If you feel as if your conveyancing solicitors have let you down during the …

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What is Gazumping and How to Avoid it?

There are few greater feelings in the house buying process than when your offer …

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Leasehold vs Freehold. What’s the difference?

As a first time buyer, choosing whether to purchase a leasehold or freehold property …

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How Do Solar Panels Affect Your Conveyancing?

Almost anywhere you go in the UK, simply look up onto the rooftops around …

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What Does A Conveyancer Do?

Conveyancing can seem like a tricky subject to get your head around. For many, …

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Do You Need an EPC to Sell Your House?

In order to sell or rent any property, with only a few exceptions, an …

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What is Vacant Possession? A definition and guide

When a property is ‘sold with vacant possession’, it means that the property should …

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New Build Conveyancing Explained

With the government continuing to support the building of new homes, it is becoming …

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What Is a Transfer of Equity? Process & Explanation

A transfer of equity is a change in the co-ownership of a property. You …

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What is Stamp Duty?

Stamp duty is a tax you may have to pay to HRMC if you …

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What Happens on Completion Day? – A Guide

In the buying and selling process, completion day is the last step. It’s when …

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Do I Need a Conveyancer For a Remortgage?

Remortgaging is a good option for people looking for a lower interest rate or …

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Should I Sell My House Now?

Many people decide to sell their house for many different reasons; to move to …

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Step-by-Step Guide to The Stages of Conveyancing

Conveyancing covers the legal and administrative processes by which the ownership of a home …

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What Are Conveyancing Searches?

Conveyancing searches, also known as property searches, are enquiries into a property you plan …

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How To Speed Up the Conveyancing Process

Conveyancing usually takes 8-12 weeks to complete; however, this can vary depending on your …

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What Are Conveyancing Disbursements?

Conveyancing disbursements are payments or taxes that need to be made to a third …

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What Is a Property Chain?

A property chain involves a connected group of home buyers and sellers where there …

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What is Staircasing?

Staircasing means increasing your ownership of the Shared Ownership property. So, if you already …

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Alternative to a Help to Buy ISA

As of 31st March 2023, the government’s Help to Buy Scheme will no longer …

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What is Inheritance Tax?

The majority of estates are not large enough to incur Inheritance tax; however, you …

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Selling Your Home With a Help to Buy Equity Loan

The Help to Buy scheme was first introduced in 2013 to help first-time buyers …

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Understanding The Different Types of Mortgages

Choosing the right mortgage can feel like a lot of pressure, especially when there …

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Tips for First-Time Buyers

A first-time buyer has never owned a freehold or leasehold property in the UK …

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Questions to Ask Your Conveyancer

Before choosing the right conveyancer for you, it is important that you ask the …

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Online vs Local Conveyancing: Which Is Right For You?

Buying a house is an exciting prospect. However, it has also been found to …

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Buying a Second Home: Financing Options, Costs and Responsibilities

Many people dream of owning a second home. Whether it’s a holiday home, a …

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The Most Common Mistakes Made in the Conveyancing Process

Regardless of whether you are buying your first property or selling your first home, …

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Should I Buy a House Now or Wait?

Despite house prices rising over the past couple of years, making it harder for …

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Snagging List: What Is It & Why Do You Need One?

When you’re moving into a new build property, you want to make sure everything …

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What Does the Exchange of Contracts Mean?

The exchange of contracts is a crucial step in the house-moving process and is …

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Everything You Need to Know About Victorian Properties

Victorian charm is all about ornate architecture, timeless elegance, and historical significance converge. Buying …

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The Cost of Moving House

Moving house is a significant life event that comes with excitement and anticipation, but …

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Pulling Out of a House Sale: The Factors to Consider

Both the seller and buyer have the freedom to pull out of a house …

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Should You Pay More For a Faster House Sale?

Selling a house can often be a time-consuming and stressful process. From finding the …

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Do Property Names Affect House Prices?

Boosting the value of your home Many homeowners are already aware that they can …

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Everything You Need to Know About Thatched Roofs

In architectural aesthetics, few features evoke a sense of rustic charm and timeless beauty …

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Everything You Need to Know About Georgian Properties

Georgian properties, built principally between 1720 and 1830, stand as timeless embodiments of architectural …

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