Blog: 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State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove has this week (31 Jan 2023) committed to redesigning the “outdated,…

With a new year upon us, many business owners will have resolved to either acquire new premises, or make changes to their existing lease arrangements. In either case, even…

Why are Energy Performance Certificates important in commercial conveyancing? Energy Performance Certificates (“EPCs”) are a vital document for commercial conveyancing and have been required for the sale…

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…

However, it is also an important time to make the right decisions about acquiring the commercial property on the right terms, and making sure all relevant procedures are followed….