Blog: Buying a Property

Following the Labour Party winning the 2024 general election for the first time in fourteen years, people are wondering what this means for the property market and conveyancing. Labour has…

Conveyancing fraud occurs when fraudsters trick homebuyers into transferring the money for their new home into their bank account, and not that of their solicitor. How does conveyancing fraud happen? Fraudsters…

Living in the North-East, it is well known that we get much more for our money when buying a property than those living further south. Coupled with the rich…

What is a lease? It is commonly understood that a lease is a time-limited form of ownership of property. It is also commonly understood that, in order to preserve the…

What is a Tyneside Flat? Tyneside flats are mostly common in the North East of England and have been present in the area since the 1860s. These types of flats…

The UK Leasehold mess: plans for change The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove has this week (31 Jan 2023) committed to redesigning the “outdated,…

Buying a house is a very exciting and daunting time and we can appreciate the apprehension for a buyer wanting to receive their keys as soon as possible. It…

Currently over 80% of first time buyers get financial help from their parents. It is often the only way young people can afford to buy their first home. This is…

Since 2013, the UK Government’s ‘Help to Buy Scheme’ has assisted over 278,000 people purchase a new build home and get onto the property ladder. Extension of Help To Buy…

Can I move house during the third lockdown? Earlier this month the third national lockdown was announced in England. Commencing on the 5 January 2021 it is subject to review…