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Judge decides squatters can still claim possessory title to houses
30 Jun, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Sale & Purchase, Seller
The High Court has recently had to consider a case which quite frankly needed never to have been brought.
Read moreDon't fall into the leasehold property time trap
30 May, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Lease Extension
Many leases of residential property are granted for 99 years. Learn how the lenght of time remaining on your lease can affect your property value.
Read moreShould I send surveys to my solicitor?
10 Apr, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Few solicitors actually promote surveys however which is curious as the format of RICS surveys includes a section that can be invaluable to solicitors...
Read moreLaw society criticises Land Registry takeover of local land charges
27 Mar, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
The Law Society has strongly criticised a plan by the Land Registry to take over the administration of the registers of Local Land Charges.
Read moreHelp to Buy for new homes still growing in popularity until 2020
24 Mar, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Since the Help to Buy new home scheme is being extended until 2020, the number of people taking advantage of the scheme has risen.
Read moreAre solicitors to blame if they send purchase money to fraudsters?
10 Mar, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Seller
Conveyancing solicitors may now need to ask whether they are under any obligation to check whether a seller is genuinely selling the property.
Read moreMillions may face flood insurance problems
07 Feb, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Millions may face flood insurance problems
Read moreWhat is the new lender exchange panel?
07 Jan, 2014/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
What is the new Lender Exchange Panel?
Read moreFast e-conveyancing works in oz‚ so let's have it in the UK
31 Oct, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase, Seller, Transfer of Equity
Electronic conveyancing or e-Conveyancing as it is usually known has already had a successful launch in the state of Victoria.
Read moreAncient church law still causing headaches for homeowners
24 Oct, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Many homeowners are finding that they are subject to an ancient liability to contribute to the cost of repairing their local church.
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