A guide to commercial property conveyancing

A guide to commercial property conveyancing

It’s not quite as well-known as residential conveyancing, but commercial property conveyancing is an important legal process. It is the transfer of ownership or leasehold of a property that is used for business from one owner to another. There are some similarities...
What is classed as a new build property?

What is classed as a new build property?

As we’ve talked about before, the new build conveyancing process has some additions that make it slightly more complex and time consuming. While this should by no means a deal breaker for buyers, it’s important to be aware of. Similarly, property buyers should take...
Are all new builds leasehold?

Are all new builds leasehold?

Whether you’re looking to create your own new build property from scratch or buy an existing new build, there are many considerations. You may have heard about the risks and hidden costs of new build properties that are sold as leasehold. Is this something that still...
What is a contract pack?

What is a contract pack?

A contract pack is a set of legal documents, which is given to the buyer’s conveyancer by the seller’s conveyancer. This is an essential step in the process for both residential and commercial conveyancing. Due to the contents of a contract pack, it serves multiple...
What can go wrong during conveyancing?

What can go wrong during conveyancing?

Any lengthy legal process has the risk of things going wrong and conveyancing is no different. There are many steps, each with a variety of considerations that need to be taken into account. While expert conveyancers will be aware of these pitfalls and employ measures...
What are property title deeds?

What are property title deeds?

If you’re a first time buyer or someone that hasn’t reached the completion stage of a property sale, you may have never had title deeds. However, you will have probably heard of it. This is because they are a collection of documentation integral to the conveyancing...
Can you live in a commercial property?

Can you live in a commercial property?

Living in a commercial property is likely not something many buyers have considered. However, in periods where residential house prices are very high and mortgage rates are rising, this can be an attractive option. But is it viable from a legal standpoint? The answer...