Buying or selling your property is an exciting time, but it's crucial to be aware of potential lurking dangers. One such danger, often hidden in older homes, is asbestos...
Is your boiler on its last legs? If you're planning to sell your property, you might be wondering if a boiler service is necessary. Conveyancer, Julie Stewart discusses why you may need to book in a service in her latest blog...
Usually in a conveyancing transaction you have time between exchange and completion to organise your move. A simultaneous exchange and completion means that both happen on the same day...
Most clients will ask ‘How long will the sale and/or purchase take?’ It is difficult to advise timescales from the outset of a transaction but Conveyancing Solicitor, Michelle Rock, discusses what can be done to reduce delays...
Have you ever wanted to convert your garage into an office and start a business from your own home? Before you do, there are several things that you need to consider before doing so, including planning permissions, building regulations approval and restrictive covenants.
Do you have a Help to Buy equity loan that you need to repay upon sale of your home? Licensed Conveyancer Julie Stewart explains which steps you need to follow to repay your help to buy loan...
In the past it was common for the same Solicitor to act for both buyer & seller in property transactions, known as ‘dual representation’. It was believed that by doing so would aid communications between a buyer and seller, avoiding duplicity and time wasting, since there is no need for letters and documents to go back and forth.
A 'restriction on title' is an entry made on the title deeds of a property in favour of those who want to protect their interests in a property. Trainee Solicitor, Connor Ball-Wood discusses in his latest blog...
Enquiries are specific questions that relate to the property you are purchasing. Timms Conveyancer, Julie Stewart, discusses the ins and outs of enquiries in her latest blog.
Being a first time buyer is not only a very exciting time in your life but can also be an overwhelming one! At Timms, we aim to make the process as simple and seamless as possible. Once your offer has been accepted, here’s what to do next.
