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 bid to turn “Generation Rent” into “Generation Buy,” the Government’s plan for a 95% mortgage program aims to create an estimated two million […]
The benefits of choosing online conveyancing during the pandemic During this uncertain time, the idea of moving seems more daunting than ever. Our daily lives have been transformed by the restrictions put in place and the new rules we must follow. As we continue to adapt in response to COVID-19, it is understandable that some […]
It is a new home owner’s worst nightmare: they find their dream home, build up a heap of excitement while they wait for the legal applications to be processed, only to find out that the sale has fallen through and they’re not going to be proud new property owners after all. Equally disappointed are the […]
On the 8th of July this year, Chancellor of the Exchequer – Rishi Sunak – announced temporary alterations to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This came after month-on-month property enquiries fell from around 100,000 per month in February 2020 to around 40,000 in April, and is intended to reignite the residential property industry as […]
Finding the right property conveyancer is more important than ever before – especially for home buyers. On Wednesday 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a stamp duty tax holiday for property buyers in England and Northern Island. This break begins immediately and continues until 31 March 2021. It will apply to all property under […]
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, in some cases, expensive from a cost point of view, you will still have options available as […]
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 without fully understanding the costs involved. When the sale does not take place, and they are presented with an invoice, they wonder why […]
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 involved in both the selling and the purchase of your property. Keep reading to find out more about the typical sale and purchase conveyancing […]
If you have been wondering whether now is a good property buyers market in the UK, you may have considered factors such as Brexit, as well as current house prices. Along with the political climate that is expected over the next few years, there are many other things for you to take into account. Just […]
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, things typically get more complicated once you put in an offer to purchase. To help make the process of buying a house as […]
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