In the UK leasehold is one of the most common types of property ownership, so it is worth getting your head around. Whether investing or buying a property to live in understanding the terms of the lease is key to protecting your interests. Of all the important things to know,...

If you live in the UK and are missing your family or loved ones, we have good news. Those special people can apply for a UK family visitor visa to come on over and spend some quality time together. Whether you have a wedding, graduation or special occasion you want...

If you are buying a property there is a fair chance you could find yourself part of a chain. Do not worry, there are no actual chains involved. What this means is the purchase is connected to other sales. Before you decide if you want to get involved in a...

Gazumping is something that no buyer particularly wants to come across when purchasing a property. The strange sounding term refers to the strange situation whereby a seller can pull out of an agreement to sell their property and accept a higher offer. As a leading property law firm, we understand...

Funny, there is a bit of a misconception surrounding the relationship between conveyancing solicitors and estate agents. Many buy into a friction that can undermine one of the most important partnerships in buying or selling a property. You see, estate agents and conveyancers need each other, a bit like a...

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments we all make in a lifetime. While we all have different budgets one thing we have in common is wanting to save as much as possible on the purchase. So what’s the secret? Well, there’s a few actually. From knowing how...

Making the big decision to sell your home can be overwhelming,  it feels like there is sooo much to do (and that’s before you even think about packing). From getting on the market, finding residential property solicitors to securing a new property to move in to, where do you start?...

With stamp duty changes, interest rates fluctuating and property prices up and down it’s challenging for a first time buyer to navigate the market. While there are changes, it is possible to make a few right moves if you are buying a home in 2025. Here are five top tips...

The legal tension between landlords and tenants has long been a moot point. The challenge to balance the rights of each party has been a seesaw, sometimes leaning more in one side’s favour. The most recent attempt to achieve some equilibrium is the Renters Rights Bill. This is set to...