New Build Conveyancing
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Banks to check account names in bid to combat fraud
Banks are moving to combat transfer fraud with the introduction of a new system to check account names from next year. Buyers and sellers of property are targeted by criminals committing ‘authorised push payment’ fraud. The… Read More
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Can Japanese knotweed be a problem when buying a house?
What is Japanese knotweed? Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a tall, fast-growing Japanese plant, with bamboo-like stems and small white flowers. Although it has been grown as an ornamental, it tends to become an aggressive… Read More
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Emsleys wins prestigious Residential Property Award
We’re proud to announce our Conveyancing team has won the Residential Property Award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2018. The ceremony took place on Thursday 11th October and celebrated the achievements of Yorkshire’s leading… Read More
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Emsleys shortlisted for regional client service award
Our conveyancing team has been shortlisted in The ESTAS Conveyancer Awards 2018. The ESTAS are based solely on client feedback and recognise conveyancing teams that provide their clients with exceptional service throughout the… Read More
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Guarding against property fraud: What is property fraud and am I at risk?
Fraud is now the most prevalent crime in the UK with the Office for National Statistics recording over three million cases annually. Property fraud in particular should concern homeowners. Property fraud commonly involves a… Read More
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Emsleys shortlisted for prestigious Residential Property Award
Emsleys Solicitors’ Conveyancing team has been shortlisted for the Residential Property Award in the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2018. The Awards recognise outstanding legal talent throughout the region, with the Residential Property… Read More
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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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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