As a conveyancing solicitor we are often asked what are Local Authority Searches, why do we need them and what is covered in the searches. This post hopefully gives some insight. What does my local search cover? A local search is highly recommended in all purchases and is compulsory if you are purchasing with a…
A will is a legal document you create that sets out instructions for who will inherit your estate and what should happen after you die. When you die without a will you won’t have a say in who receives your property and other assets. Here’s why you should make a will as soon as possible: Avoid paying more inheritance…
Below are some steps to take to ensure that you are prepared for the auction and what comes after it. Buying a house at auction has become a popular venture for investors and those looking for a quick purchase. Not all auction properties are from mortgage repossessions. Sometimes vendors decide, for one reason or another, to…
As a Conveyancing firm with experience in both existing houses and newbuilds, for us it doesn’t matter to Exclusive Legal which you choose, however there are certain things you should be aware of before you decide which type best suits your needs. Different buyers have different needs and it is possible that what suits you…
Criminals are actively targeting property purchases, with the aim of tricking you into transferring them your house deposit and/or the balance of purchase monies to them. These schemes can be highly sophisticated, and almost always involve the criminals pretending to be your lawyer in order to con you into diverting your payment to an account…
Chancel repair liability is a law that requires some landowners to pay for repairs to their local church. It applies to landowners in England and Wales whose land was formerly owned by or had liability to the church. Chancel repair liability is sometimes stated on the title deeds to your house, but not always. Your…
If you are purchasing a property with another person it is important that you consider how you want to hold the property, or in reality what you want to happen with the property upon sale or when anything happens to you in the future. There are a few options and you need to consider what…
When you buy a leasehold property, essentially you are buying nothing more than the right to occupy the building for a defined period of time and that at the end of this period of time the property would revert back to the landlord (freeholder) or the option to extend the lease (at a cost) would…
