Conveyancing

Raising enquiries is a major part of the conveyancing process, whereby the buyer’s conveyancer will raise questions to the house seller to learn more about the property. Trainee Solicitor, Leah Pilling, discusses the ins and outs of property enquiries in her latest blog… The enquiries will allow the buyer’s conveyancer to understand any potential legal […]

A local search is a crucial part of the conveyancing process. Trainee Solicitor Emily Facer, discusses ‘What is a local search’… When purchasing a property, once the initial contract pack has been received, your conveyancer will order various searches in respect of the property. These usually include an Environmental, Water and Drainage and Local Search. […]

In his latest Timms blog, Conveyancing Solicitor Connor Ball-Wood discusses “What Is Indemnity Insurance?”… What Is An Indemnity Insurance Policy? To enable your sale or purchase to progress you may be asked by your Solicitor to provide an indemnity insurance policy. An indemnity insurance policy will indemnify the insured party against a specific cost or […]

When purchasing a property, the terminology along with the different elements of the transaction can sometimes be overwhelming. You may hear your solicitor mention exchange and completion dates, and it is important that you know and understand the difference between them. Exchange of Contracts The term exchange in respect of a sale or purchase, refers […]

Looking to buy your first home? Not really sure where to start? Conveyancing Solicitor Connor Ball- Wood discusses first time buyer’s FAQs in his most recent blog… When should you instruct a solicitor? As soon as you have had an offer accepted on a property, you will need to instruct a solicitor. You will need […]

Considering a gifted deposit for your property purchase? Trainee Solicitor Emily Facer discusses the FAQs of gifted deposits in her most recent blog… When buying a property, many people often have gifted funds that help contribute towards the cost, or deposit of a property. If you are using a gifted deposit, it is essential that […]

Head of Conveyancing, Katie Holmes, sheds light on property fraud risks during the conveyancing process in her most recent blog… Property fraud continues to be one of the most profitable ways a fraudster can earn large sums of money. There are multiple ways a criminal can commit property fraud: One of the ways property fraud […]

When purchasing a property, it is of importance that you know if you are buying a freehold property or a leasehold property, as they are rather different types of ownership. Freehold If you own the freehold of the property, you own the property and the land it stands on for an unlimited period. Freehold properties […]

Owning a home is a dream for many, but protecting that dream with buildings insurance is an essential step often overlooked. Timms Conveyancing Solicitor, Connor Ball-Wood discusses the importance of buildings insurance in his latest blog… What is Buildings Insurance? Buildings insurance is vital as it is the policy that will cover you against the […]

When I meet with clients they often tell me that they struggle to understand the legal jargon they hear when they’re moving house. To help, I’ve created a jargon buster of conveyancing… A Agreement (or Contract) This is a document which sets out the agreement reached between the seller and the buyer. It confirms details […]