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Department: Conveyancing and Property
What is the difference between exchange and completion?
When buying or selling property exchange of contracts is when you have agreed a moving date and your solicitor and the other party's solicitor
Conveyancing and PropertyHow should I choose a solicitor for my house move?
Once you've accepted an offer on your property your estate agent will ask you for your solicitor's details.
Conveyancing and PropertyCan I lend my child money to buy a house?
Yes, borrowing from friends and family for property transactions has become the norm.
Conveyancing and PropertyWhy register property with the Land Registry?
If you bought or mortgaged your property after 1998, it should be registered with The Land Registry.
Conveyancing and PropertyWhat happens when one tenant in common dies?
If you jointly own your property as tenants in common, when you die your share of the property will pass to your estate.
Conveyancing and PropertyWhat’s the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common?
Joint tenants means both owners will own the whole of the property together.
Conveyancing and PropertyWhat is the difference between a search and a survey?
Searches are carried out by your solicitor who will raise enquiries with various organisations about the property you are buying.
Conveyancing and PropertyDo I need a solicitor to re-mortgage my home?
You will need a solicitor to handle the legal aspects of your re-mortgage, dealing with all the paperwork to transfer the funds once your re-m