Category Archives: Conveyancing

I have received a ‘Report on Title’ form my solicitors, but it just seems like a lot of legal jargon! What do I need to do with it?

A Report on Title (‘Report’) is basically a legal update, giving you all the information that your lawyers have discovered about the property. Often they will send you several during the course of the conveyancing so that you are aware … Continue reading

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I am trying to get rid of a commercial tenant. Can I just ask them to leave as soon as possible?

Whether it’s because you’ve had a better offer or you’ve seen that other rents in the area are on the up, you may want to evict your old tenant and get a new one paying a higher premium. However, this … Continue reading

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I have been told that my house is ‘unregistered’. What does this mean and is it a bad thing?

Although people have been able to voluntarily register their land for almost 100 years, the government made an order in 1990 that all purchases of land, and all leases of more than seven years, must be registered with the Land … Continue reading

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My partner and I have split up; what will happen to our house?

A property can be owned in a number of different ways, and how much you are entitled to can vary hugely. Firstly, one of you may own the property outright. In this case they will be able to remain in … Continue reading

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I’m a first-time buyer looking for a new home; what costs do I need to consider?

Buying a property for the first time can be very daunting, and you need to ensure that you have considered all of the costs at the outset so that there are no surprises later on. On top of the actual … Continue reading

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