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What do I need to consider when buying a new build property? And why should I use a specialist new build solicitor?
Thinking of buying a new-build property? Then you’re not alone. Research recently shared by new home sales website whathouse.com, shows the number of people in the UK looking to purchase a new build home in July 2022 reached almost 49,000 – an 11% increase on the previous month.
What is Declaration of Trust and when should I have one?
If you decide to buy a house in unequal shares, using a solicitor to draw up a Declaration of Trust is a sensible idea to help protect both parties if things don’t turn out as planned.
How to become a ‘power buyer’ and get the house you want
Find out how to become a power buyer and get the home you want with expert tips from Linley & Simpson.
What is the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022? And what does it mean for freeholders and leaseholders?
What is the objective of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2002, what does it mean for people looking to buy a leasehold property, and do current freeholders need to do anything to prepare?
How much are solicitors’ fees when buying a house? And what does a conveyancer actually do?
Conveyancing is a world that can sometimes feel frustrating and shrouded in mystery when buying a home, and buyers aren’t always clear on what their solicitor is doing for them. So, have a read and let us explain in this Q&A.
How can I speed up the conveyancing process?
It can sometimes feel like conveyancing is standing in the way of you and your new home and that the process is taking…well…forever. So, how can you speed up the conveyancing process?