Do You Need a Solicitor for a Remortgage?
Do you need a solicitor for a remortgage? The answer depends on the type of remortgage you are arranging and whether any legal changes need to be made to your...
Energy Performance Certificates
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) are now required on the majority of residential and commercial properties when looking to sell, or enter into a lease. An Energy Performance Certificates has two...
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There are two ways in which legal ownership of a property can be proved. Registered Property and Unregistered Property. Lucy McCallum, Board Director and Head of Residential Property Team talks...
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A typical house purchase will take approximately 6–10 weeks. Your Conveyancer’s job is to give you all the information you need to assist with the legal process. We will communicate...
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The higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax The higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is payable on purchases of a property, if at the time of purchasing,...
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What are rentcharges? In the UK a rentcharge is an annual sum paid by the owners of a freehold property to the owner of the rentcharge (the rentcharge owner), who...
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Gazumping; A nightmare for Buyers and Sellers Have you been involved in a property transaction where somebody withdraws at the last moment or the buyer accepts a higher offer when...
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