Conveyancing & Moving House
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Emsleys recognised for excellent client service
We’re proud to announce our Conveyancing team has been shortlisted for the Client Care Award in the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2018. The award recognises firms’ commitment to exceeding expectations and innovating to improve… Read More
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A step by step guide to New Build Conveyancing
Buying a ‘brand new’ home brings a whole host of benefits – you don’t need to budget for repairs or redecoration, you can choose the fittings (if the property is not yet built) and the building work is guaranteed. However, the conveyancing… Read More
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How can you avoid falling victim to payment fraud when buying or selling?
When you’re buying or selling your home, one of the last things you will probably think about is the possibility of your hard saved money being “stolen”. But with “authorised push payment fraud”… Read More
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Autumn Budget 2017 and the property industry
Last week, the Chancellor presented the Autumn Budget 2017 to Parliament – but what does this mean for the property industry? From 22 November 2017, stamp duty land tax (abbreviated to SDLT) has been abolished for first-time buyers… Read More
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Moving house - Choosing the right Conveyancer for you
It is widely accepted that moving house is one of the most stressful situations you will find yourself in. Not only do people buying and selling houses have to deal with the stresses of physically relocating their lives, they must also… Read More
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Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax Explained
Yesterday's Autumn Statement by the Chancellor contained some fairly dramatic changes to the way Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is calculated. The changes come into place today, 4 December 2014, meaning that all home buyers will be affected… Read More
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Transferring property following the breakdown of a relationship
When a relationship breaks down, a decision will have to be made as to what should be done with the family home. It will often be the case that one owner decides to take on the other owner's share of the property and this can give you a… Read More
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Top Tips For Finding a Conveyancer
Buying a property is probably the biggest financial transaction of your life. Choosing the right people to manage the conveyancing transaction is an important decision to make. Whether you are a first time buyer or an existing home… Read More
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How will installing solar panels affect my property?
The modern world is increasingly aware of the impact we have on our environment. Recycling is now commonplace and every home sold in England and Wales must come with an Energy Performance Certificate, which rates the property's energy… Read More
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The Impact of the Mortgage Market Review
Tighter mortgage lending rules came into force on 26 April 2014 following the Mortgage Market Review. It passes greater responsibility onto lenders in an attempt to protect consumers and prevent a return to the alleged irresponsible… Read More
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Simple Guide to Conveyancing
Take a look at the latest post on our Emsleys Estate Agency blog, where Adam Dawson from the Property Team has put together a simple guide to conveyancing. If you have any questions about our buying or selling a house, please do not… Read More
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The Help to Buy scheme in a nutshell
The Help to Buy scheme has been in place for 12 months now, but I frequently get asked to explain what it is and how it works. To help address some of the common questions I am asked about the scheme I've put together a guide to Help to… Read More