Tag: conveyancing services
A Guide to Understanding Average Conveyancing Fees in the UK
When buying or selling a property, conveyancing is a critical part of the process. It involves the legal transfer of property ownership from one party to another. One of the most common questions clients ask is, “What are the average conveyancing fees?” In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about conveyancing...
Mortgage lenders refuse loans on properties with spray foam insulation
Problems continue for owners of properties with spray foam insulation as lenders are still declining to provide mortgages. The BBC reported in November 2024 that a quarter of the UK’s major mortgage lenders will not now lend if a property has spray foam insulation in the roof space. This means that when a homeowner comes...
How Gabriela Goscimska is Shaping Careers at LPL
Gabriela Goscimska’s path into conveyancing has been both inspiring and dynamic. Reflecting on her career journey, Gabriela says: “Before joining LPL, I studied languages at the University of Manchester, and at the end of the 4 years, I decided to do a conversion course into Law. While studying the GDL and LPC, I worked in...
Energy minister confirms landlords must meet new EPC minimum rating
The new Under Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has confirmed that the government intends to bring in a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C for landlords. Labour promised in their election manifesto that all privately rented properties will be required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard by 2030...
How do I extend my lease?
If you own a leasehold property, the number of years remaining on the lease will gradually drop. Once it falls towards 80 years, you should consider extending the lease, as it can become considerably more expensive to do this once less than 80 years remain. Most leaseholders have a statutory right to extend their lease....
Understanding Squatters’ Rights
A squatter may sometimes be able to claim ownership of property if certain conditions are met. Also referred to as adverse possession, squatting does not need to be occupation of a whole house, it could be of a small area of land, such as a parking area or part of a garden. If you are...
Transferring a Property into Joint Names
Due to the blended society we live in, there could be a million and one reasons why the property we live in may only be in one person’s name. However, when the time comes to add another person onto the mortgage or title deed, what exactly needs to be done? When the legal title of...
Declaration of Trust
If you have an interest in a property but your name is not on the title deeds, a declaration of trust can offer protection. We look at how a declaration of trust works and what provisions you can include to ensure you do not lose any contributions you have made. It is sometimes the case...
What is the right to manage and how can I get it?
If you own a leasehold flat, you and your fellow leaseholders are likely to have the right to take over the management of the block from the landlord (the right to manage). We look at when this right arises and the potential advantages of exercising it. The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 gives qualifying...
