Chain Reaction: What Is A Property Chain?!?
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 property chain, this law-tee looks […]
What The Heck Is Gazumping?
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 that this can be very […]
Five Reasons Estate Agents & Conveyancers Need Each Other
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 car couldn’t run without wheels […]
Smart Way To Save When Buying A Home
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 to negotiate to smart legal […]
To Do List Before Selling Your Home
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? Even if you are not […]
Top Tips For First Time Buyers in 2025
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 for first time buyers. […]
Renters Rights: What Every Landlord Needs To Know in 2025
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 become law in 2025 – […]
5 Ways We Are Supporting Landlords to Thrive in 2025
P.S Put Us On Speed Dial Being a landlord has a lot of perks. Whether you already have a portfolio or are looking to make your first purchase, the venture allows you to build passive income. Additionally, you enjoy the security of a ‘bricks and water investment’. This can provide peace-of-mind against a backdrop of […]
Is 2025 A Good Year To Buy A Property?
To Buy Or Not To Buy Now we do not not have a crystal ball, (imagine the fun if we did). What we do have to answer this question is access to leading data, insights from property lawyers or experts and awareness of the legal changes that could affect the market this year. If you […]
The Five Steps To Preparing For Divorce
It’s not a race, you set the pace. Every couple’s divorce journey from choosing to separate to the final order is different, and that is very important to remember from the start. Whatever path your divorce takes, there are some clear stepping stones that can help you get prepared. Here are five steps to […]