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Can I avoid paying Stamp Duty Land Tax in 2024?

Can I avoid paying Stamp Duty Land Tax in 2024?

Published 3rd January 2024

The ever-increasing costs of buying a property may tempt you to consider Stamp Duty mitigation. Before you are tempted, you should know the risks involved.
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For Buyers
How long does conveyancing take? Can I speed the process up?

How long does conveyancing take? Can I speed the process up?

Published 1st December 2023

On average, conveyancing takes 8 to 12 weeks in the UK. Often there are major delays. Why does it take so long and can you speed it up?
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What is the remortgage conveyancing process?

What is the remortgage conveyancing process?

Published 5th November 2023

This article explains the conveyancing process for remortgaging a residential property.
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For Owners
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How to transfer equity in a property with a mortgage

How to transfer equity in a property with a mortgage

Published 18th October 2023

Transferring equity in a property is straightforward. If there is a mortgage, however, things get more complicated. Here's what you need to know.
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How to transfer equity in a home between you and your spouse

How to transfer equity in a home between you and your spouse

Published 18th October 2023

We explain what you need to be aware of when transferring equity in a home between spouses or civil partners.
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What is the best day and season to move home?

What is the best day and season to move home?

Published 4th October 2023

Most people choose to move house on a Friday. But could moving on another day help prevent delays,
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For Sellers
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How to accurately value a home in 4 easy steps

How to accurately value a home in 4 easy steps

Published 3rd October 2023

Get the most accurate valuation of a property you own or intend to buy or sell - without spending any money on a professional valuation.
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For Sellers
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Before you offer: Is the home affected by local development?

Before you offer: Is the home affected by local development?

Published 28th September 2023

Local development could seriously disrupt your daily life and reduce the value of your home. How can you check development plans for an area before you buy?
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For Buyers
Before you offer: Does the property have planning permission?

Before you offer: Does the property have planning permission?

Published 28th September 2023

What are the risks of buying a home that's been improved without planning permission? How can you check, and what are your options if approval is missing.
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For Buyers
Buying a property off-plan? What you need to know

Buying a property off-plan? What you need to know

Published 28th September 2023

Buying a home before its been built has its pros and cons. We explain everything you need to know and be wary of, before buying an off-plan property.
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For Buyers
Buying a home together: Joint tenants or tenants in common?

Buying a home together: Joint tenants or tenants in common?

Published 28th September 2023

If you are buying a property with someone else, your conveyancing solicitor will ask you whether you want to register the property as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common.
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For Buyers
Slow solicitors? How to speed up the conveyancing process

Slow solicitors? How to speed up the conveyancing process

Published 26th September 2023

1 in 3 house sales fall through, often due to conveyancing delays. How can you take proactive steps to help ensure that your move proceeds without complications?
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For Owners
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