Residential conveyancing: your guide to buying and selling homes
Residential conveyancing is the legal process involved in buying or selling property in the UK. It includes preparing contracts, conducting property searches, transferring ownership, and ensuring all legal and financial requirements are met. This area of law is crucial for protecting both buyers and sellers during property transactions. This cluster provides step-by-step guides to help navigate the conveyancing process, understand legal terms, and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced homeowner, these resources offer essential insights to make your property journey smooth and secure.
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Should I use a solicitor recommended by my estate agent?
Published on 25/10/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
In the UK, the conveyancing industry is renowned for providing expensive yet often slow services. Finding a conveyancing solicitor that is efficient and reliable as well as giving a personalised service is tricky.
Do you need indemnity insurance when buying a house?
Published on 08/10/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
If you are looking to buy your first home or want to move home, you might have come across the phrase ‘indemnity insurance’. Many people have encountered this term, but quite a few do not understand its meaning or whether they need it
Understanding conveyancing fees in failed property transactions
Published on 14/09/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
The responsibility for fees generally depends on the timing of withdrawal. Before contracts are exchanged, each party usually covers their own costs. After exchange, the withdrawing buyer may be liable for both parties' expenses and potential additional damages.
The Dangers of Choosing a “No Sale No Fee” Conveyancer!
Published on 04/09/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Moving home is one of the most stressful things that most adults have to endure. Not only is moving expensive, but there are also many pitfalls and ways in which moves are delayed or do not reach completion. Many people think that in choosing a “No Sale No Fee” conveyancer
Conveyancing: Common solicitors’ enquiries when buying a house!
Published on 22/08/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
The 'requisitions on title'. This final check, conducted just before exchange, can uncover last-minute issues like recent planning applications or changes in the seller's circumstances that could impact your purchase.
Conveyancing: Why solicitors take so long?
Published on 23/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
Once you have had an offer accepted on the house you want to buy, you want to get on and move. Moreover, it would be so quick and easy if it was not for the solicitors dragging their heels, wouldn’t it? The wait can be frustrating with the threat that somebody along the chain might pull out, causing the whole thing to collapse, but the alternative could be much worse.
Equity Release: The Pros and Cons!
Published on 02/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins
As you reach or approach retirement age, you might find that you need more income. Perhaps you want to be able to help your children get on the property ladder, or finally go on that round the world cruise that you have always dreamed about?
Equity Release: How it works?
Published on 19/08/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
You may have seen adverts on TV mentioning Equity Release and how, for the over 55s mainly, it can be a great way to a more comfortable life in retirement. Rates are at the lowest they have been in recent years, but does that mean Equity Release is always a good thing? Let us explore exactly what Equity Release is and how it works.
Conveyancing Process for Buying a Property
Published on 19/06/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Buying a new property can be a stressful but exciting time. You are no doubt thrilled about the prospect of getting into your new abode and making it your own space. However, with the average house sale taking...
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