Historic English Land Laws
Traditionally English land laws were complex and there were many different ways in which an individual could have an interest in a piece of land or the build...
Preparing for the Big Moving Day
In residential property conveyancing many things usually have to happen on completion day. This can be stressful at the best of times but, if buyers or selle...
Will I Need Planning Permission?
Before embarking on the conveyancing process, prospective purchasers may want to pause to consider planning permission. This may be of particular relevance i...
Property Which is Subject to a Bankruptcy Restriction
When a bankruptcy case is started against an individual, notice of the legal proceedings will be registered against the individual’s name at the Land Charg...
Boundaries and Boundary Disputes
Issues relating to boundaries and any boundary disputes can turn even the most straightforward conveyancing exercise into a fraught process. Anyone who has e...
Conveyancing: Fixtures and Fittings
There may sometimes be disagreement between the buyer and seller about the fixtures and fittings of a property. This can be problematic as fixtures are usual...
New Rules on Buying Off-Plan Getting Started
People who bought property off-plan were amongst those hit the hardest when the UK's property market stalled during the global financial crisis. Some buyers...
Problem Neighbours and the Conveyancing Process
Problem neighbours can make life a misery – and may well be a contributory factor for some people deciding to move. Problem neighbours may also raise diffi...
Registering a Property as a Matrimonial Home
There may be situations where a spouse or civil partner lives in a property, as the matrimonial home, but is not a legal owner of the property. Under provisi...
Conveyancing Fees
The main reason that many people give for choosing to do their own conveyancing is to save on conveyancing fees. These fees can vary significantly depending...