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News and information about Home Legal Direct and about the conveyancing industry as a whole.
Published 22nd November 2022
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or if you already have a mortgage, right now there is a lot of uncertainty in the UK mortgage market. We take a look at what's going on and the effect on home buyers.Published 18th November 2022
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced to the House of Commons the highly anticipated Autumn Statement on 17th August 2022. Want to know more? Read our quick glance summary of all the key points. AutumnPublished 19th October 2022
Looking to purchase your new home? This can be both an exciting yet nerve wracking time and for many first-time buyers the process can feel a little bit overwhelming. We have put together our top advicePublished 14th October 2022
Identifying a home that has hidden potential for value addition is the mark of a savvy home buyer. First time buyers often need to navigate various hurdles just to narrow down the list of potential properties,Published 3rd October 2022
The Welcome Pack is an important collection of documents sent by the conveyancer to the seller and/or buyer at the start of the conveyancing process. The usual timescale for the client to receive the WelcomePublished 30th September 2022
With the arrival of the new stamp duty rules as announced in the recent mini budget on Friday 23rd September, we provide a quick glance summary of the changes and what the stamp duty rules could mean forPublished 29th September 2022
Buying a new build home can be a great option, from first time buyers wanting to get on the property ladder, to those looking for a larger family home or those looking to downsize. Weighing up the optionsPublished 23rd September 2022
Remortgaging is one way to reduce your monthly mortgage payments and release equity. But there are a number of points to consider before moving ahead. Home Legal Direct have put together guidance onPublished 23rd September 2022
What is remortage?Remortgaging is the process of paying off one loan amount with another loan, using the same property as your security. It is usually done to release equity in your home and to reducePublished 21st September 2022
The Times newspaper has reported today that Liz Truss is due to cut stamp duty in a mini-budget to take place on Friday 23 September. The Times reports that the move comes as part of an attempt to drivePublished 7th September 2022
Buying or selling a property requires the sharing of a large amount of personal and financial information. Gain a better understanding of the regulations in place and what that means for us during aPublished 2nd September 2022
A changing tide in the housing market is upon us. We look at how homebuyers are having to navigate their way through higher interest rates and an unstable economic climate and consider is it time forPublished 19th August 2022
The height of the Covid 19 pandemic brought about major house price fluctuations and dramatic price increases for commodities in general. We consider what impacted property prices, during the pandemic,Published 9th August 2022
Remortgaging saves you money on monthly repayments and can improve your mortgage terms. Find out ways to save money by switching your mortgage terms.The cost of living and interest rates have been on anPublished 5th August 2022
The Bank of England has removed the affordability test, a measure that has been in effect since the catastrophe of the 2008 housing crisis. While there has been an overall increase in nationwide mortgagePublished 1st August 2022
We all know that buying or selling a property comes with its own risks, but our desire to move into our own home is strong and with recent data showing that UK house price growth has increased by 12.8%*,Published 15th July 2022
Buying and selling a home can be an exciting new adventure but the reality is that it can be a nerve-wracking business. A new report published by Landmark Information Group reveals that the number of transactionsPublished 13th June 2022
The Bank of England interest rate is at its highest level for 13 years with the potential for another increase on the horizon. Hear from Oliver Meddick, Chief Executive Officer at Home Legal Direct, withMon - Fri: 8am to 7:30pm
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