Property Articles
News and information about Home Legal Direct and about the conveyancing industry as a whole.
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Do You Need a Local Solicitor When Buying a House?
Published 22nd August 2019
Do you really need a local solicitor when purchasing a house? Although most property seekers assume that they cannot move forward without an office-based solicitor, the reality is that an online solicitorRead article
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How Does Transfer of Equity Work?
Published 8th August 2019
Transfer of Equity is done when you as a property owner wish to add one or more people to your property ownership or legal title of your property. This process can also happen when you wish to remove oneRead article
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When Can a Seller Safely Pull Out of a Property Sale?
Published 17th July 2019
What happens when you decide to pull out of a property sale? More importantly, when can you make this move? In theory, you can cease the sale even if you reach escrow. Although it can be daunting and,Read article
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Do You Have to Pay Solicitors Fees if The Sale Falls Through?
Published 10th July 2019
A question commonly asked by prospective home buyers and sellers is whether you still have to pay property solicitors fees even if the sale falls through. Many buyers and sellers hire solicitors withoutRead article
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Why High Street Conveyancers Cost More Than Online Conveyancers
Published 21st June 2019
If you have ever wondered whether online conveyancers are a more cost-effective solution compared to traditional conveyancers, you'll be glad to know that getting help online can certainly help you save.Read article
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Unravelling the Conveyancing Process
Published 14th June 2019
Understanding the conveyancing process is essential, whether you are buying or selling your home. To help you understand this process, we have put together a useful guide that outlines the steps involvedRead article
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10 Things to Look For When Buying a Property
Published 21st May 2019
Starting to think about buying property? If you are a first time buyer, you may be wondering what to look for when visiting show houses. How do you know whether that seemingly perfect home is the rightRead article
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Can you Remortgage Your Home to Make Improvements?
Published 21st April 2019
If you are planning some improvements in the not-too-distant future, you may be wondering whether you can remortgage your home to fund the renovations. Your alternatives, in this case, would be takingRead article
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The Process of Buying a House
Published 7th April 2019
Buying a house can be incredibly stressful and confusing, even with the excitement that comes with the thought of owning your own property. While the initial house viewing phase is relatively simple, thingsRead article
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How to Help Fund Retirement From The Profit in Your Property
Published 28th March 2019
If you have been thinking about how to fund your retirement through property investment, there are a number of options that you have to consider. There is no doubt that property offers a lucrative potentialRead article
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How to Get Your Property Ready for Selling
Published 14th March 2019
Preparing for a property sale is as stressful as it is exciting. If you are selling your property or getting ready to sell, you have likely purchased a new home. You may be moving abroad or simply movingRead article
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How Exactly Does Remortgaging Work?
Published 20th February 2019
In a nutshell, remortgaging is the process of paying off one property mortgage with another, using the same property as security. This property legal service is widely used by property developers increasingRead article
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Types of Property Surveys & Why They’re Important
By Oliver MeddickPublished 14th February 2019
Did you know that one in five property purchasers only go as far as procuring a mortgage valuation report? Without all of the necessary property surveys, homebuyers are often slapped with unexpected repairRead article
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What to Ask Your Home Insurance Consultant
Published 23rd January 2019
While not a legal requirement in the UK, home insurance is put in place to protect you, the home owner, from unforeseen expenses involving your property and its contents. There are two main types of homeRead article
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Answered: How Does Conveyancing Work?
Published 17th December 2018
Conveyancing is the transfer of a property’s legal title from one person to another. In a nutshell, it involves all legal and administrative processes attached to buying or selling a property. So, howRead article
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Do You Need to Use a Local Conveyancing Solicitor?
Published 9th November 2018
Too often homeowners and property developers are caught by estate agents when it comes to procuring a conveyancing solicitor. You’ll be told that, by using their solicitors, the process will beRead article
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Home Legal Direct & Surewise.com partner for home insurance in the UK
Published 19th October 2018
Whether you’re a landlord, a tenant, or you live in the home you own, home insurance is a must for protecting the contents of your home and the building itself. Home insurance in the UK is availableRead article
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How Long Does Conveyancing Take?
Published 28th June 2018
Buying a new home can be an exciting time; you've found and fallen in love with a place, had your offer accepted and are all ready to move in. But...you then have to wait for the conveyancing process toRead article