A guide to co-ownership With high prices, rising inflation and conservative lending from banks, it remains incredibly difficult to get on the housing ladder. One possible way around this is to look at buying a house with another person. Read on for more information on co-ownership. What do we mean by co-ownership? At its [...]
Buying property in Scotland Scottish legal practices vary significantly from those in England and the rest of the UK. That extends to buying property, so if you are from south of the border but looking to move north, it pays to be sure what awaits you. Read on for our guide to buying property [...]
What is a property worth? As a buyer, you have the power to decide what a property is worth. Ultimately, a house or flat is worth what you and your mortgage lender are prepared to pay for it. That said, there is really no point in putting a ridiculously low offer in on a [...]
Understanding conveyancing quotes We routinely advise people to get at least three quotes from conveyancers before instructing anyone, but when they arrive they aren’t the easiest things to understand. Take a look at this brief guide for a little help. Be dubious about firms that quote a flat fee rather than provide a breakdown, [...]
How can you help your conveyancer? When giving conveyancing advice we stress how important it is to use a conveyancer when buying or selling a house. Only if you really know what you are doing should you consider DIY conveyancing. But just because you get someone else to do it for you, it doesn’t [...]