Once you've had an offer accepted

Introduction to conveyancing

Quite simply, conveyancing is the process that happens between you putting in an offer on a property and completing, in…


The costs of conveyancing

When it comes to buying a property, it’s not just the mortgage you need to worry about. The following costs…


The additional costs of buying

Once all of the legal work has taken place, the completion statement will be issued showing the remaining costs that…


What is stamp duty and how much will it cost?

What is stamp duty? Stamp duty is the shorthand reference for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and is a form of tax…


Property chains and why it all takes so long

A property chain is created when there are multiple transactions that are related and all need to occur at the…


Exchanging contracts

In England and Wales, Exchange of Contracts is the last stage of the legal process after which you cannot pull…


How a short let could help keep your home move on track

You might know Rightmove as the place with the largest choice of properties for sale and to rent in the…


What happens on completion day?

Your conveyancer or solicitor will have agreed to a completion date with the seller and their solicitor, named as such…


Preparing to move

When you’re preparing to move, we would recommend you starting with the following items as these can often take time…


Moving Day

At the existing property At the new property TIP: Download our Moving Day checklist to help your moving day go…