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Property News Round-Up, August 2026

August 2026 brought plenty more hot weather and drought conditions across much of the UK, while Andy Burnham got accustomed to his new life as prime minister of the country.  Although parliament was not in session, Burnham wasted little time in setting out key parts of his agenda for government,

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What to Do If Your Buyer Pulls Out at the Last Minute

Having a buyer pull out of your property deal at the last minute is the kind of nightmare scenario that would keep anybody awake at night. Concluding a property sale can be stressful enough, even if the process runs smoothly. So having a deal collapse shortly before it was due

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Property Articles

How to Avoid Hidden Costs When Buying or Selling Property

The process of moving house—and buying or selling a property—will tend to be at least somewhat expensive for the parties involved. Most people aim to keep their costs down as much as reasonably possible but they will nonetheless need to budget for a sequence of outlays, such as to cover

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What Searches Are Carried Out During Conveyancing and Why They Matter

As anyone who’s bought or sold a property in the UK can attest, conveyancing is an essential and essentially unavoidable part of that process. Solicitors or conveyancing specialists provide the associated services to their clients fundamentally to ensure that the ownership of a specific property is transferred from one party

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What is a deed of covenant, and when will I need one?

Deeds of covenant are a common feature of property transactions in the UK, typically associated with deals involving ‘leasehold’ premises. Any qualified and experienced conveyancing professional will be well placed and completely comfortable in addressing any issues associated with deeds of covenants on your behalf as a property buyer. In

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