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 [...]
Japanese Knotweed – Could it really be the root problem for “knot” selling your house?
Who knew there were legal responsibilities for invasive plants and injurious weeds! The problem with these requirements is that it [...]
Tom & Anor v Cheap as Chips Conveyancers Ltd – A Cautionary Tale About Cut Price Conveyancing
A Cautionary Tale About Cut Price ConveyancingHeard before the Honourable Ms Justice Fair in the High Court of Justice – [...]