September 24 2026
The First Time Buyer Anxiety Index 2026
We surveyed 500 first-time buyers to track excitement, stress and anxiety at every stage of buying a first home. Read the headline findings and download the full report....
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September 14 2026
Average Conveyancing Fees in the UK: Fixed Legal Fees From £600 + VAT
When buying or selling a property, conveyancing covers the legal work needed to transfer ownership from one party to another. At LPL, we offer fixed legal fees from £600 + VAT, so you’ll know the cost of our legal work upfront. In this guide, we explain average conveyancing fees in the UK, what they cover...
September 11 2026
Do You Need a Solicitor to Remortgage Your Property?
Yes, you’ll usually need a solicitor or licensed conveyancer if you’re remortgaging with a new lender. They’ll deal with the legal work involved in replacing your existing mortgage, liaise with both lenders and make sure the new mortgage is properly registered. If you’re simply switching products with your current lender, known as a product transfer,...
September 07 2026
Auction Conveyancing Explained: What Buyers Need to Know
Changing the ownership of a property isn't an everyday occurrence, so it's natural for the process to feel unfamiliar. Whether you're adding a partner to the title deeds, removing an ex-partner following a separation, gifting a share of your home to a family member or restructuring ownership for financial reasons, a transfer of equity is often the legal process required....
August 27 2026
Can You Sell Your Home Just Through a Solicitor?
Changing the ownership of a property isn't an everyday occurrence, so it's natural for the process to feel unfamiliar. Whether you're adding a partner to the title deeds, removing an ex-partner following a separation, gifting a share of your home to a family member or restructuring ownership for financial reasons, a transfer of equity is often the legal process required....
August 27 2026
What Does a Solicitor Actually Do When Buying a House?
Changing the ownership of a property isn't an everyday occurrence, so it's natural for the process to feel unfamiliar. Whether you're adding a partner to the title deeds, removing an ex-partner following a separation, gifting a share of your home to a family member or restructuring ownership for financial reasons, a transfer of equity is often the legal process required....
August 12 2026
Transfer of Equity Guide
Changing the ownership of a property isn't an everyday occurrence, so it's natural for the process to feel unfamiliar. Whether you're adding a partner to the title deeds, removing an ex-partner following a separation, gifting a share of your home to a family member or restructuring ownership for financial reasons, a transfer of equity is often the legal process required....
August 03 2026
The Pressures of Conveyancing and Why Wellbeing Matters More Than Ever
Conveyancing is a fast-moving and detail-heavy industry, which is built around milestones that cannot simply be pushed back. Clients are making some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives, with shifting chains and deadlines often depending on factors outside your control. Even experienced professionals can feel the pressure over time. At LPL, we do...
July 20 2026
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: What you need to know about proposed changes to leasehold legislation
The Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill sets out proposed leasehold law changes in the UK, including changes to ground rents on existing leases, restrictions on new leasehold flats, reforms to forfeiture, and a stronger legal framework for commonhold. Often referred to simply as leasehold reform, these proposals are not yet law. They were published...
