My sister, the big spender
My sister, the big spender My sister rang tearfully last night to tell me that she could no longer come up to the smoke for our annual sister bonding shopping trip. She explained that she was up to,...
View ArticleThe property industry
The property industry The property industry is littered with numerous reports, figures, publications, articles and general feelings. But what use are they? I recently read an article saying that a...
View ArticleWhy does conveyancing take so long?
Why does conveyancing take so long? The national average timeline for a property transaction is approximately 12 weeks, but why does the process take so long? The main reason is because of the value...
View ArticleAn introduction to online conveyancing
An introduction to online conveyancing Looking for conveyancing online is understandably a bit nerve-wracking. There is an element of distance that breeds doubt when looking to instruct people to...
View ArticleCheap conveyancing – Is it worth it?
Cheap conveyancing – Is it worth it? We always recommend getting at least three conveyancing quotes when you are buying or selling a property but sometimes you can get one that’s so much lower than...
View ArticleHow can you help your conveyancer?
How can you help your conveyancer? When giving conveyancing advice we stress how important it is to use a conveyancer when buying or selling a house. Only if you really know what you are doing should...
View ArticleUnderstanding conveyancing quotes
Understanding conveyancing quotes We routinely advise people to get at least three quotes from conveyancers before instructing anyone, but when they arrive they aren’t the easiest things to...
View ArticleWhat is a property worth?
What is a property worth? As a buyer, you have the power to decide what a property is worth. Ultimately, a house or flat is worth what you and your mortgage lender are prepared to pay for it. That...
View ArticleBuying property in Scotland
Buying property in Scotland Scottish legal practices vary significantly from those in England and the rest of the UK. That extends to buying property, so if you are from south of the border but...
View ArticleA guide to co-ownership
A guide to co-ownership With high prices, rising inflation and conservative lending from banks, it remains incredibly difficult to get on the housing ladder. One possible way around this is to look...
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