HM Land Registry (HMLR) requires ID to be verified when someone involved in a variety of property transactions doesn’t have a lawyer representing them in the…
Category: Conveyancing
TA6 and TA10 forms, what are they and why are they important?
When selling a property, you may be asked to fill out a TA6 (Property and Information Form) and a TA10 (Fittings and Contents Form). In this…
The key stages of selling your home
Once you have accepted an offer on your property, your Estate Agent will ask you to provide the name of your solicitor. There are many solicitors…
How can law firms prevent money laundering?
Money laundering has one purpose: to turn the proceeds of crime into cash or property that looks legitimate and can be used without suspicion. Anti-money laundering…
What if radon gas shows on my property survey?
Radon is everywhere but some parts of the country are more likely to have high levels in buildings than others. What is radon? Radon is a…
A quick guide to the conveyancing process
Buying a house isn’t a quick and easy process. There’s a lot to think about, including conveyancing – what is it? Who does it? What’s the…
Mining Searches: Why knowing what lies under a property can prove priceless to homebuyers
When buying a new home, there is often a lot to contend with, from navigating the various legal processes, to dealing with estate agents, surveyors and…