New figures show changing ages of first-time home buyers
The average age of first-time home buyers in the UK is estimated to have increased in
Can a house sale fall through after exchange?
For UK home buyers and sellers, exchanging contracts is a major milestone in the process. An offer has been
Who legally owns a house after exchange of contracts?
The process of selling or purchasing a house involves many different stages. While the exchange of contracts is an important point near the end of
Predictions for the housing market in 2025
Recent predictions have estimated that during 2025, due to a peak in inflation, the housing market will
Navigating changes for first time buyers
In 2025, there have been some key changes to the property market and the whole process of buying a house, many of which
How long does conveyancing take?
As a rule, conveyancing usually takes between 12 and16 weeks starting from the date that an offer is officially accepted until
What is the conveyancing process when selling a property?
The term conveyancing refers to the legal process that transfers ownership of a property from the seller to a buyer. When you sell a house, the conveyancing process starts when you accept a buyer’s offer and ends when you
What is the conveyancing process when buying a property?
Conveyancing is defined as the legal process required to transfer ownership of a property to a buyer from a seller.
Changes to UK leasehold properties coming into effect in 2025
The recent Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 will introduce notable changes for people who own or reside in
What are the key recent changes affecting the UK housing market?
Recently, the annual budget has been the precursor to several changes to the buying and selling of houses and the property market as