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News and information about Home Legal Direct and about the conveyancing industry as a whole.
News and information about Home Legal Direct and about the conveyancing industry as a whole.
Published 21st March 2022
Buying a property at auction can give you access to some great properties and investment opportunities. Read Part 1 of our guide on How to Buy a Property at Auction to get you started.Published 7th March 2022
Getting onto the property ladder can be a challenge for many and in the current climate with house prices at a record high, owning your own home can feel out of reach. The Government has putPublished 11th February 2022
Searches are an essential part of the property buying process. They are conducted on behalf of both the purchaser and the lender by a conveyancer and the information provided is designed to protectPublished 18th November 2021
Buying your first home is both an exciting yet intimidating time. For many first-time buyers, the process can feel a little bit overwhelming. The journey of purchasing a property is not always easy andPublished 21st September 2021
Taking out a mortgage will be one of the biggest financial commitments of your lifetime. It is both exciting and intimidating, but you do not have to stay with the same deal for the full term. TakingPublished 20th August 2021
The number of people in the UK that own a second home is on the rise. According to reports, more than one in ten adults in the UK have now made that additional investment. The recent boom in the marketPublished 15th August 2021
Buying a property is a big investment. If it will be your new home, the significance is even greater as it becomes a symbol of your future. That is why it is so important to conduct the relevant propertyPublished 25th June 2021
Nothing compares to the excitement of finally finding your dream home. When your offer is accepted and the buying process begins, it feels like nothing can stand in your way. However, the possibilityPublished 14th June 2021
What happens after an offer is accepted may not be one of your first thoughts. When you decide it is time to move home, it is easy to focus on finding your new property. Identifying what you want, lookingPublished 25th May 2021
Online conveyancing services have grown in popularity during recent years. Particularly in response to the pandemic, where customers could continue the process while also adhering to the relevant safetyPublished 21st May 2021
During the pandemic, more home-movers than ever before turned to online conveyancing panel managers. Not only do they provide a faster and smoother service, but online conveyancing firms also help givePublished 19th February 2021
As the effects of the last year continue to unfold, the property market keeps moving forward. To push through the thousands of property transactions that have commenced during this time, the industryPublished 25th January 2021
Finding your perfect home is a dream come true for many. Although it may seem like a straightforward process, conveyancing is a specialist practice. A conveyancing lawyer carries out the lawful processPublished 22nd December 2020
We have seen many updates and changes in the property industry over recent weeks. From heightened calls to extend the stamp duty holiday following the statement released by the Treasury, to the returnPublished 16th December 2020
The government has announced there will be no extension of the current stamp duty holiday. They confirmed the planned deadline of 31 March 2020 will be the final day of the tax break. After this date,Published 10th December 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, many are reflecting on the challenges we have all faced this year. It was impossible to predict the true extent of what COVID-19 would bring. The “new normal” has madePublished 24th November 2020
The deadline for the stamp duty holiday is fast approaching. Across the country, excited homebuyers are still eager to take advantage of the welcome tax break. As a result, high street conveyancersPublished 12th October 2020
During the virtual Conservative party conference that took place on 6th October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a radical new scheme to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder. In a bidMon - Fri: 8am to 7:30pm
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