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Buying a house with no building regulations: what it means
Buying a house with an extension that was never signed off? What missing building regulations really mean, why indemnity insurance isn't the fix people think, and your options.
Should you buy a flat with a short lease? The 80-year trap explained
A flat's lease length is one of the biggest things buyers overlook. Below 80 years it gets expensive to extend, and the reforms meant to fix this have stalled.
Buying a home in Wales: how it's different from England
Buying a home in Wales is mostly the same as England, but a few real differences matter: Land Transaction Tax, coal mining searches, and Rent Smart Wales.
Land Transaction Tax in Wales: what you'll actually pay
Buy a home in Wales and you pay Land Transaction Tax, not Stamp Duty - with different bands, no first-time buyer relief, and its own second-home rates.
Property searches explained: what your solicitor checks before you buy
Property searches are the checks your solicitor runs before you buy, revealing problems a viewing never shows. Here's what each one finds, what they cost, and why they matter.
How long does conveyancing take?
Most moves take 10 to 16 weeks from offer to completion. Here's a realistic timeline, why delays happen, and how to tell if your solicitor is the problem.
Gifted deposits: why your solicitor needs so much proof
A gifted deposit comes with a lot of paperwork. That's not your solicitor being difficult, but a legal anti-money-laundering duty. Here's exactly what you and the giver must provide.
Owning Property with Family: Key Considerations and Potential Challenges
Our team discuss they key things you need to consider when owning a property with your family.
What Property Searches Are Done When Buying a House: A Simple Guide
When you are buying a house, your solicitor will have to do a number of searches. Here we provide an overview of what these are.
We Explore What Happens to Title Deeds After a Mortgage Is Paid Off?
When your mortgage is paid off, what happens to your title deeds. We explore the process.
Should You Instruct a Solicitor Before Making an Offer on a House?
You do not legally need a solicitor to make an offer on a house, but instructing one early is one of the best ways to avoid delays later. Until contracts are exchanged,…
Can You Buy a Second Home in Wales? Tax and What to Know
You can buy a second home in Wales, but expect higher Land Transaction Tax on the purchase and, in many areas, a council tax premium of up to 300%. Here is what…