Residential Conveyancing Articles
Some species of bamboo are highly invasive as they grow and spread rapidly causing damage....
Labour has set high levels for building new homes in the UK using green belt and grey belt land, editing the National Planning Policy Framework to speed up planning applications. Why is new build housing so important to revive the economy?
Buying your first home can be as scary as it can be exciting, and sometimes there can be more things to pay for than you anticipate and therefore building this into you budget is very important. Here are few things to keep in mind budget wise as you embark on your first home buying journey...
In light of 'National Conveyancing Week', we celebrate the continued success of our expert Conveyancing Team here at Lawson-West...
Phoebe Skarlatos, Head of Probate, Wills & Trusts, explains...
We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!
Latest news and statistics on house prices and mortgage rates - Will house prices fall? Are mortgage rates increasing? Find the latest thinking here...
Get moving home - New Build houses are very attractive with many incentives and offers at the moment.....
It is believed there could be a third cut on Stamp Duty since the start of the decade...
In Today's Conveyancer, they feature 'a value-based pricing action plan for conveyancers'...
We look at the latest Halifax House Price Index published last week highlighting the biggest increase for six months...
We look at inflation and lending rates and how Spring might be a good time to move home or re-mortgage...
See Lawson-West's useful article and downloadable guide on How to Pay Off Your 'Help to Buy' Scheme Loan
The Leasehold Reform Bill is due in March 2022. Taylor Wimpey make their early pledge to change leasehold contract terms...
Understand the important fee increases applied by HM Land Registry taking effect from 31 January 2022, plus the move towards online digitalisation of new registrations and comments from Simon Hayes, chief land registrar, about the game-changing shift towards online registrations...
In the news - Reverend Mike Hall drove home to Luton after working away from home in Wales, only to find his house had been sold and occupied by someone else, read more...
A lack of properties still fuels the housing market as demand remains high and supply low. Rachael Mitchell, Head of Conveyancing highlights some of the house price tactics in the market right now and desperate purchasers paying over-the-odds...
Try this Amazing Staff Recipe: Pear, Stilton and Walnut on toast. Not to be missed!
Over 450 property sale/purchases were handled by Lawson West Solicitors during SDLT stamp duty holiday...read more
SDLT Nil Rate Band changes come into force tomorrow for home purchases - see our helpful table summary of the new rates to 30 September 2021
The government has launched a mortgage deposit scheme which will help first time buyers or current homeowners to secure a 95% mortgage. What are the risks of high rate mortgages and how does the new scheme work?
You may not have heard of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme - it's a quality standard operated by The Law Society that provides assurance of conveyancing high standards...find out more
Rishi Sunak has announced today an extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday to 30 June 2021
Property tenants will benefit from major reforms to property Leasehold legislation coming soon. We look at the issues and 2022 reforms and whether owning a buy-to-let second property under leasehold is still an attractive investment?
The President of The Law Society has expressed concern over 'unrealistic' conveyancing expectations ahead of stamp duty allowance deadline of 31 March 2021.
In a letter to the housing industry, government has this week confirmed that the buying and selling of homes can continue during the second lockdown.
The race is on to complete on house sales before 31 March's temporary SDLT suspension ends, but with nearly 420,000 sales still to complete, the bottleneck's narrowing
Houses prices are increasing and the East Midlands has seen the highest growth in England.
Rightmove: ‘more homes selling within a week than at any point over the past decade.’
Rishi Sunak has announced that residential property purchases under £500k will be exempt from paying Stamp Duty until 31 March 2021
Since June, house sales are moving again. Fast completions are the new norm... read on
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has told estate agents that they can re-open from today. Read the story here...
Earlier in Lockdown it was far harder to obtain a mortgage from a lender, especially if you had a smaller deposit, as Lockdown eases in May, we take a brief look at finding a new mortgage.
Can people still move house? Lawson-West summarises the impact of COVID-19 on house sale and purchase transactions
The likelihood of a hard Brexit is looming for Q4 2019 and we believe homeowners are choosing to move house now, rather than wait any longer, avoiding the uncertainty that a hard-Brexit could bring to the housing market if they waited until the Autumn.
If you have been holding-off of putting your property on the market, now would be a good time to get going. With house price increases continuing in specific regions (North West, East Midlands, West Midlands all predicted to be 3.0% price rise by the end of 2019), the Leicestershire property market is set to rise and the volume of house sales is increasing.
More often than not, to buy a house, you will require a deposit. The ability to evidence where this money has come from is a crucial part of the purchase process and an inability to do so can be very problematic.
A LAW firm which has branches across Leicestershire has raised more than £6,000 for charity this year after taking part in a will-writing campaign which asks solicitors to write wills for local people and instead, ask only for a voluntary donation. Lawson-West Solicitors Ltd, which has branches in Leicester on Meridian Business Park, Market Harborough and Wigston have taken part in the annual Will Aid scheme and raised an impressive £6,120 in the month-long fundraiser.
If you are a tenant in a former council property that has been transferred to housing association ownership, or a council tenant, you may be eligible to purchase your home at a discounted rate. Known as Right to Buy.
In December 2017 the Law Commission announced that one of its consultation areas would be Chancel Repair Liability.
What is Chancel Repair Liability?
It is a legal obligation on some property owners in England and Wales to pay for certain repairs to a local church. Homeowners have found themselves with a large bill to pay for repairs, under a medieval law which dates back to the time of Henry VIII.
Our team of Solicitors consists of dedicated specialists and lawyers who deal with Employment law, Family law, Wills and Probate, Residential Conveyancing, Commercial law and Dispute Resolution. Each team has vast experience collectively and have wide, in-depth knowledge of all possible matters and disputes.
Our team of Solicitors consists of dedicated specialists and lawyers who deal with Employment law, Family law, Wills and Probate, Residential Conveyancing, Commercial law and Dispute Resolution. Each team has vast experience collectively and have wide, in-depth knowledge of all possible matters and disputes.
Our team of Solicitors consists of dedicated specialists and lawyers who deal with Employment law, Family law, Wills and Probate, Residential Conveyancing, Commercial law and Dispute Resolution. Each team has vast experience collectively and have wide, in-depth knowledge of all possible matters and disputes.
There is a story in the news today (19/12/17) that has revealed there are properties in certain UK cities and towns that require a fairly low deposit meaning it is easier for first time buyers to get on the property ladder – and one of these places is North West Leicestershire.
Our conveyancing team, received this wonderful poem from a grateful client, it’s so good we wanted to share it with you.
Finally the Chancellor spreads some of his pre-Christmas cheer on first time buyers! During yesterday’s 2017 Autumn Budget, the Chancellor Philip Hammond axed stamp duty for first time buyers who are purchasing properties up to £300,000.
Anyone buying a house needs the money to pay for it, however, for us as experienced Conveyancers, we have the important task of making sure we know exactly where the deposit is coming from when you are buying a property.
You’ve just had an offer accepted on your dream home which has taken months to pick. It can sometimes be even harder to select the best Conveyancer to complete your purchase or sale. At Lawson-West, we have offices in Leicester, Market Harborough and Wigston, meaning you have the benefit of instructing a Solicitor within your local area.
If you are unsure about what you should tell your conveyancer, err on the side of caution and give us the information. If you don’t - and it turns out to be important - it could lead to delays in the process and in the worst cases, the sale or purchase falling through.
When you first instruct us, we will ask you questions about the property. We’re not being nosey – we just need to understand every part of your move. This is to ensure you get what you want and expect.
We know you’re excited about your move and we also know it’s easy to forget things. You might not think to tell us something because you don’t think it’s important for the house purchase. But by letting us know things such as requirements to park a caravan or commercial vehicle or plans to extend the property in the future – you could stop delays in the process later on.
Client feedback is so important to us because it provides the opportunity to deliver constructive criticism and to make suggestions if there is something we can do better, or to let us know they are pleased with the service we provide and the results we achieve.
