Her Majesty’s Land Registry is set to undergo a monumental change in 2015 if current legislation is approved. The Infrastructure Bill, which is currently sitting in the House of Lords and predicted to hit the statute books just before Christmas, … Continue reading →

Fracking is the word du jour in the conveyancing world but the extraction of naturally-occurring shale gas has existed since the Forties. In today’s geopolitical climate, however, fossil fuels concentrated in the Middle East are now one of the most … Continue reading →

The time it takes to reach completion after your offer has been accepted is between 8 to 10 weeks. People often move in times of financial and emotional distress arising out of divorce, death or simple disarray. If the property … Continue reading →

Exchanging contracts is often seen as the greatest hurdle to surmount in the whole of the conveyancing process. The point at which both parties are contractually bound is rightfully considered to offer peace of mind to everybody involved. Obviously the fact … Continue reading →

The proportion of first time buyers entering the housing market has reached an unprecedented high. Even pre-credit crunch, the number of bright young things deciding to clamber onto the first – and arguably highest – rung of the property ladder … Continue reading →