21 articles tagged with Conveyancing.
How much estate agents charge, sole vs multi-agency, fixed fee online agents, what's included, and when an auction might be a better alternative to a traditional sale.
Beyond the purchase price: SDLT, conveyancing, surveys, mortgage fees, removals and more. Typical additional costs range from £4,000 to £12,000 or more.
Conveyancing costs are made up of legal fees plus a long list of disbursements — searches, Land Registry fees, and Stamp Duty where applicable. A breakdown of each cost and where genuine savings are (and aren't) possible.
What happens to already-paid solicitor and survey fees when a UK property chain collapses in 2026/27, and how to reduce the financial risk of an abortive purchase.
How to manage timelines in a four-link UK property chain in 2026/27 — coordination challenges, risk points, and practical steps to keep everyone moving together.
Why UK property completions get delayed in 2026/27, from chain problems to mortgage offer expiry, and practical steps buyers and sellers can take to keep things moving.
What's on a UK property completion statement from your solicitor in 2026/27, how to check it for errors, and a worked example for both buyers and sellers.
What happens if you switch conveyancing solicitor partway through a UK property purchase in 2026/27 — costs, delays, and how to minimise disruption to your chain.
Chain-free buyers and sellers can complete faster and with less risk of collapse. Why chain-free properties command a premium, and how to position yourself as one.
A flying freehold occurs when part of your property overhangs or is supported by a neighbour's land, creating maintenance obligations lenders worry about. What it means for getting a mortgage.
Gazumping and gazundering remain legal in England and Wales because offers aren't binding until exchange. What they are, why they happen, and practical steps to reduce your risk.
A retention means part of your mortgage isn't released until specific repairs are completed. How retentions work, typical triggers, and how to get the held-back funds released.
