What are Land Registry fees?
There are a number of fees and costs involved when it comes to buying a residential property, one of which is a Land Registry fee. Despite not being massively expensive in most cases it is still important to know what this fee is for, so you can understand why you...
What is buy to let conveyancing?
If you’re purchasing an investment property, you will need an expert buy to let conveyancing solicitor to guide you through and carry out the legal side of the transaction on your behalf. In this article, we will be exploring the key things you need to know about the...
What happens when a commercial lease expires?
A tenant’s legal position when their commercial lease expires will largely come down to if the lease adheres to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Commercial tenants normally stay in a property when their lease has expired either because they are still in negotiations...
How to change a residential property to commercial
For many individuals wanting to start a business, finding the right building to base your day-to-day operations in can be very challenging, especially given the often extremely high costs attached. So, even if you do find the right commercial building for your...
What is fixed fee conveyancing?
Fixed fee conveyancing is a term used to describe a pre-agreed price set for the legal service that is being provided. So, the price you are quoted at the start of the process before work starts should be the price you pay after the work is completed. ‘Fixed fee’...
What are conveyancing searches?
Conveyancing searches, also sometimes referred to as property searches, are public authority enquiries that help you get more information about a property you intend to buy. For example, searches may inform you about flood risk, details surrounding access rights, or...
Reasons for mortgage withdrawal after exchange
Having a mortgage application withdrawn after contracts have been exchanged is quite rare, but it can happen occasionally, and when it does it can be very distressing for buyers who were just inches away from owning their own home. In this guide we’ll be exploring the...
How to make money from commercial property
The commercial property market in the UK has seen a big increase in demand from investors after the uncertainty that came from the decision to leave the EU. This led to record levels of investment in London and with the UK’s profit potential for commercial property...