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?
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.

Should I use a solicitor recommended by my estate agent?
Do you need indemnity insurance when buying a house?
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

Do you need indemnity insurance when buying a house?
Understanding conveyancing fees in failed property transactions
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.

Understanding conveyancing fees in failed property transactions
The Dangers of Choosing a “No Sale No Fee” Conveyancer!
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

The Dangers of Choosing a “No Sale No Fee” Conveyancer!
Conveyancing: Common solicitors’ enquiries when buying a house!
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: Common solicitors’ enquiries when buying a house!
How much does a solicitor cost when buying a house?
How much does a solicitor cost when buying a house?

Published on 21/11/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

It is essential to count your cost before buying a house. When purchasing a house, it is not just the cost of the property alone that should be taken into consideration.

How much does a solicitor cost when buying a house?
Conveyancing: Why solicitors take so long?
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. 

Conveyancing: Why solicitors take so long?
What is an Islamic mortgage and how do they work?
What is an Islamic mortgage and how do they work?

Published on 09/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

In Islam, loans which charge interest are forbidden. Due to this, it is common for many Muslims to search for halal alternatives to standard mortgages when buying a property.

What is an Islamic mortgage and how do they work?
Equity Release: The Pros and Cons!
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: The Pros and Cons!
Equity Release: How it works?
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.

Equity Release: How it works?
Conveyancing Process for Buying a Property
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...

Conveyancing Process for Buying a Property
Do you really need a conveyancer or a solicitor?
Do you really need a conveyancer or a solicitor?

Published on 09/10/2019 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

While it may be a bit overwhelming looking for the right conveyancer, one of the most invaluable benefits of comparison shopping is that you'll learn...

Do you really need a conveyancer or a solicitor?
Are you buying a property with Japanese Knotweed?
Are you buying a property with Japanese Knotweed?

Published on 01/10/2019 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

You are about to set out on the exciting adventure of getting on the property ladder. You have come across your dream home after visiting...

Are you buying a property with Japanese Knotweed?

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