Residential Conveyancing Articles and News

Buying and selling your home is the biggest financial transaction that most people will ever get involved in. It can also be very stressful, if there are problems with your chain, or if there are difficulties with your mortgage company. We understand that dealing with any kind of stress in your conveyancing transaction will be made worse if you cannot get hold of your solicitor, or if they do not have the expertise to handle problems as they arise. At Samuels, we have been helping our clients buy and sell property for many decades. If we have bought a property for someone in the past, it is not unusual for them to come back to us when they want to sell, as we provide a great professional service, and are available to speak to when you need your questions answered. We will always let you have a quote for a competitive fixed fee for our work, and we have a team of solicitors and other conveyancing professionals who will make sure your purchase or sale goes as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

  • A recent case reminds solicitors of their duty to fully explain conveyancing searches to clients.
    18/10/2017
  • Read our definitive guide to property searches and why they are important.
    12/09/2017
  • If you know where to look, it doesn't cost the earth.
    07/09/2017
  • Do you know what it means to purchase a property as “joint tenants" or "tenants in common”? If not, this article will help you decide what is best for you.
    12/10/2016
  • Are you a buy-to-let landlord or second-home purchaser trying to beat the 3% stamp duty rise which comes into effect in April?
    07/01/2016
  • Our step by step guide, prepared by our conveyancing experts, takes you through what you can expect from the home buying process.
    19/03/2015
  • If you are a first time buyer under the age of 40, you can register for up to 20% off the purchase price of a newly built home. Is this fair to everyone else?
    11/03/2015
  • When you buy property with a Housing Association, or with a friend, there can be advantages and disadvantages. For some people it can be an effective way to get on the property ladder. For others, it can cause problems. Read on to find out if it is right for you.
    05/03/2015
  • As of today Stamp Duty has been reformed, and in many cases will greatly reduce the stamp duty payable on a house purchase.
    04/12/2014