Buying a Property with Cryptocurrency in the UK
The world of real estate is evolving, and with it, the ways we can purchase property. Cryptocurrency has emerged [...]
Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act: Key Changes You Need To Know
The UK's leasehold system has long been a source of contention, with many homeowners feeling trapped in complex agreements [...]
Japanese Knotweed: Top Tips When Buying A House
Japanese knotweed. The name alone sends shivers down the spines of homeowners and potential buyers in the UK. This [...]
Shared Ownership: Key Things To Consider
Shared ownership has become an increasingly attractive option for many aspiring homeowners in the UK. It offers a chance to [...]
How to Transfer a House into Sole Ownership
Sole ownership is a type of property ownership in which one person owns the property outright. The sole owner [...]
Top 10 Questions to Ask When Buying a House/Property
Buying a house/property can be a daunting experience, but don’t worry, our guide below will help you make the [...]
National Conveyancing Week – The Players In The Process
It is no doubt that buying a home is a huge life decision, commitment and one of the biggest [...]
Is It The Right Time To Remortgage Your Home?
Due to the current changes in interest rates, many homeowners are worried that their monthly payments will skyrocket soon once [...]
New Build Conveyancing Process – The Ultimate Guide
When purchasing a new build property, it is crucial that you select solicitors who have dealt with new builds in [...]
Stamp Duty Land Tax Cut – Questions & Answers
Keeping up with Kwasi Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his mini budget on Friday 23rd September 2022. Among the [...]
The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme 2021 – Questions & Answers
What is the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme? Home buyers struggling to raise a deposit can now make use of the government’s [...]
UK Leaseholder 2021 Reform and Rights – Questions & Answers
In January of 2021, the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government issued a press release pertaining to [...]
What To Do If Your Landlord Is Missing In Action
Whilst no one wants a landlord who is overly involved, think George Roper in ‘Man About The House’ (I am [...]
Buying a house – a step by step guide
Whether you are already on the property ladder or you are buying for the first time, Saracens Solicitors can help. [...]
First time buyers – we understand your needs
Getting on the property ladder means security for you and your family. There is a lot to do and some [...]
Five Ways To Disaster Proof Your New-Build Home Purchase
Many people dream of purchasing a sparkling new-build home, free from any trace of the lives of previous occupants. Buying [...]
Help To Buy Scheme To End
Will it negatively affect those with small deposits? A key element of former Prime Minister, David Cameron’s flagship housing policy, [...]
To Rent or To Buy – That is the Question
Speaking at the RESI conference earlier this month, Housing Minister Gavin Barwell indicated that Theresa May’s government may no longer [...]
A Floody Mess – Protecting Your Property From Flooding
Flood damage is messy and devastating. It leaves family memories and treasured possessions sodden and ruined. The worst thing [...]
Chancel Repair Liability: Throwback to Tithing
What is chancel repair liability? Back in 2003, a couple were hit with a £100,000 chancel liability repair bill by [...]
Landlords: What to Expect in Licences for Alterations
Are you a landlord concerned about the numerous changes your tenant would like to make to your property and looking [...]
Keep Calm and Carry Out the Boxes – My Top Three Tips For Ensuring Your Moving Day Goes Without A Hitch When You Sell Your Home
The endless wait is over. Finally, your solicitor has been in touch and announced that the contracts have been exchanged [...]
Can the New Right to Buy Scheme Really Solve the UK’s Housing Crisis?
It is no secret that Britain is in the grips of a chronic housing shortage. In 2012/2013, an additional [...]
Government Plans To Introduce A Mandatory Licence Scheme For Rental Properties – What Landlords Need To Know
In a speech delivered on the 21st May, Prime Minister David Cameron dropped a bombshell on landlords and letting agents [...]