house purchase Archives - Leading Property Lawyers A fresh approach to conveyancing Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:14:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LPL-Favicon.svg house purchase Archives - Leading Property Lawyers 32 32 Mortgage news: cheaper mortgages available, and FCA considering simplifying mortgage rules https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/mortgage-news-cheaper-mortgages-available-and-fca-considering-simplifying-mortgage-rules/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:38:46 +0000 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5930 As interest rates continue to fall, all major lenders have fixed-rate deals available with interest rates of less than 4%. In other mortgage news, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched a public discussion on the future of the mortgage market. Reductions in interest rates charged by mortgage lenders are taking into account predicted future cuts...

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]]> Conveyancing Fees Explained https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/conveyancing-fees-explained/ Wed, 28 May 2025 10:11:47 +0000 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5914 What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know When you’re buying or selling a home in England or Wales, one of the key costs you’ll encounter is conveyancing fees. These are the legal fees and associated costs involved in transferring property ownership from one person to another. Understanding how these fees work can help you...

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]]> How long does conveyancing take? https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/how-long-does-conveyancing-take/ https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/how-long-does-conveyancing-take/#comments Tue, 20 May 2025 08:44:39 +0000 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5910 A step-by-step timeline for buyers and sellers If you’re buying or selling a home in England or Wales, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is: how long does conveyancing take? While the legal process behind transferring property ownership can seem complex, having a clear understanding of the timeline can help you prepare,...

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]]> https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/how-long-does-conveyancing-take/feed/ 1 Major lenders withdraw mortgage offers over fire safety certificate concerns https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/ews1-major-lenders-withdraw-mortgage-offers-over-fire-safety-certificate-concerns/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:33:06 +0000 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5888 A number of major mortgage lenders have taken the decision to withdraw mortgage offers where fire safety certificates were issued by Tri Fire, a business owned by fire safety engineer Adam Kiziak. Mr Kiziak has been under investigation by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and was suspended by them in August 2024 as a...

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]]> What to look out for when buying a coastal home https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/what-to-look-out-for-when-buying-a-coastal-home/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:15:26 +0000 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5646 For many people, buying a coastal home and living by the sea would be a dream come true. But it pays to be aware of the implications of coast living and understand one or two potential drawbacks. We look at some of the points to take into consideration before taking the plunge. A seaside home...

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]]> Can you exchange and complete on the same day? https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/can-you-exchange-and-complete-on-the-same-day/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:17:26 +0000 https://dev.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5592 If you are moving house, you may be wondering if it is possible to exchange contracts on the same day that you complete your sale or purchase. When you buy or sell a property, it is normal to exchange contracts a week or more in advance. This gives your solicitor time to carry out the...

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]]> Guide to buying a property as tenants in common https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/guide-to-buying-a-property-as-tenants-in-common/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:37:47 +0000 https://dev.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5586 If you are buying a property jointly with someone else, you can either own it as joint tenants or as tenants in common. We look at why buying a property as tenants in common might be the right option and what you need to take into account when making your decision. When you buy a...

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]]> What can delay exchange of contracts? https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/what-can-delay-exchange-of-contracts-how-long-does-buying-a-house-take/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:30:29 +0000 https://dev.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5585 When considering ‘how long does buying a house take’, it’s important to understand that several factors can cause delays, particularly during the exchange of contracts. We take a look at some of the most common causes of delays. When you buy or sell property, the contract only becomes legally binding once it has been exchanged...

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]]> Our top 7 home safety tips for home movers https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/our-top-7-home-safety-tips-for-home-movers/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:59:44 +0000 https://dev.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5582 Safety and security are often overlooked when moving home. You already have a long list of tasks and taking the steps that will keep your home and belongings protected is often forgotten. We look at some of the actions you can take to keep everything as safe as possible. 1.      Check your new home has...

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