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What Is Leasehold Conveyancing?
Most people buying or selling a home in the UK expect a straightforward process, but when the property is leasehold, things become more involved. Leasehold conveyancing is the specialised legal work required to transfer ownership of a leasehold property safely and...
Legal Advice for Property Sellers in Northumberland
Selling your property in Northumberland can be both exciting and daunting. Whether your home is a charming cottage in the Cheviot Hills, a family house in Alnwick, or a coastal property near Berwick-upon-Tweed, the legal side of the process demands careful attention....
How Long Does the Conveyancing Process Take?
Moving home is exciting, but the wait between accepting an offer and picking up the keys can feel endless. Many people wonder: “How long does conveyancing actually take?” The honest answer is that it varies, but having a clear understanding of the typical timeline...
Toomey Legal Flow Chart
Step 1 Your offer is accepted, and you instruct a Conveyancer. We open a file and send a client care pack for you to complete and return. UK ‘national average’ for the Conveyancing process is 12-16 weeks. Step 2 We will receive the contract documents from the seller’s...
What is the problem with leaseholds?
To answer that you first need to know: What is the difference between freehold and leasehold? IF YOU OWN THE FREEHOLD, YOU OWN THE PROPERTY INDEFINITELY. IF YOU OWN THE LEASEHOLD THEN EVENTUALLY THE LANDLORD WILL GET THE PROPERTY BACK. The problems flow really...
What is Leasehold Property?
There are two ways to own property: Freehold and Leasehold. A Freehold is when you own the property indefinitely, with Leasehold property you have the right to the property for only the length of the Lease. The Lease is granted by the Freeholder so when the Lease...