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How to Get Your Property Ready for Selling

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 moving to a new area or a new home that better suits your

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How Exactly Does Remortgaging Work?

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 increasing their portfolio, as well as private home owners moving to a property with a higher value. There are

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Types of Property Surveys & Why They’re Important

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 repair and maintenance bills once taking occupation. This article looks at four essential property surveys to consider before

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15 Home Legal Direct Reviews from Feefo

When it comes to property legal services, like conveyancing and surveying, it is critical that you utilise a company that is trustworthy and respected in the community. One way to gauge a company’s standing in this regard, is to read through authentic reviews and testimonials given by a few of

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What to Ask Your Home Insurance Consultant

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 home insurance: building insurance and contents insurance. The former involves your building, while the latter

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If you have completed a transaction through us, and were happy with the service you received, we would love you to recommend us to family and friends. As our valued client, you will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each *successful referral. The more friends you refer, the more vouchers you

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Wills

Be in the 40% of people who plan for life's certainties Doing a Will is sometimes the last thing you want to think about, but it should be one of the most important. As time passes you work, you earn money, buy property, have a family, get married all of

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Answered: How Does Conveyancing Work?

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, how does conveyancing work? See our step-by-step conveyancing process explanation below for an answer to that very question.

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Do You Need to Use a Local Conveyancing Solicitor?

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 be much easier and faster. Unfortunately, this is hardly ever the case, as the conveyancing process is standard regardless of

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