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More entrants to the legal services market may be bad for competition
28 Oct, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Sale & Purchase, Seller
We need a more diverse and innovative legal services market that attracts new providers
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.
Read moreNew portal initiative will lead to faster conveyancing
21 Oct, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Buying and selling property will soon be much faster when the Law Society’s conveyancing portal comes on stream.
Read moreWaitrose effect can boost local property prices by 50%
26 Sep, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Studies have shown that the average house price gain from properties that are within a reasonable walking distance of the upmarket grocer stand at 25%...
Read moreWhat are the different types of residential home mortgage?
10 Sep, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
There are several different types of mortgage available in the UK and it can be difficult to know which one is right for your situation.
Read moreCan you change your solicitor during the conveyancing process?
01 Aug, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase, Seller, Transfer of Equity
Yes, it is possible to change solicitors when buying or selling a house. We explain how to easily transfer your work to a new conveyancing solicitor.
Read moreWhat is a conveyancing mining search?
19 Jul, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
The purpose of this search is to find out if any mining activity has been carried on beneath the property you are looking at or in the nearby area.
Read moreChancel repair liability still a worry when buying a home
18 Jul, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Chancel repair liability still a worry when buying a home.
Read moreWhat is an engrossment fee?
04 Jul, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
An engrossment fee is a fee charged by a Solicitor for producing a fair copy of a legal document, such as a lease or conveyance, for signature by the...
Read moreSurge in mortgage lending boosts the housing market
04 Jul, 2013/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Hot on the heels of recent reports of increased activity in the housing market comes news that mortgage lending is accelerating strongly.
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