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What Sellers Need to Prepare Before Instructing a Conveyancing Solicitor
As we kick off 2026, the UK housing market shows signs of steady recovery. With the Bank of England base rate at 3.75% following cuts in 2025, mortgage rates have eased, boosting buyer confidence. Experts forecast modest house price growth of around 2-3% nationally...
How to Speed Up Conveyancing: Expert Tips from a Property Solicitor
The UK property market is gaining momentum. The Bank of England base rate sits at 3.75% following cuts in 2025, with mortgage rates easing and buyer affordability improving. Forecasts suggest modest house price growth of 2-4% nationally this year, potentially higher...
How Remortgaging Works: A Step-by-Step Guide by a Property Solicitor
Whether you're approaching the end of your fixed-rate deal or looking to release equity from your property, understanding how remortgaging works can save you time, money, and stress. In this guide, I'll walk you through the process step by step, drawing on my...
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...