Sorry been quiet recently with no new blog content. I’m officially now on holiday for a few weeks. We will be enjoying a staycation in England on the south coast. Hope you all have a great few weeks and watch out for new content soon.
Author Archives: UK Property Law
Exchange of Contracts
I mentioned in a previous blog that exchange of contracts is the point in a conveyancing transaction where it becomes legally binding. But what exactly does that mean? I will go into more detail on the process up to exchange of contracts in the future, but what exactly is this magical point of the transactionContinue reading “Exchange of Contracts”
Curtilage
I’ve been watching a few property shows on tv during lockdown and I was surprised how many times this word was used considering most people probably don’t really understand it. Possibly the TV presenter doesn’t either! So I have put together a very short quick highlight on my Instagram page if you want to takeContinue reading “Curtilage”
Conveyancing Process -Part 2.
In part one we looked at some of the jargon used during the early part of a transaction and discussed how to choose a Conveyancer. We will now start to look at the legal process in more detail. I just want to mention Energy Performance Certificates at this point (EPC’s). A full Instagram post toContinue reading “Conveyancing Process -Part 2.”
Energy Performance Certificates
If you’re selling you’ll need an EPC. Your agent can arrange this for you. EPC’s are also required when property is rented out and are valid for 10 years. I’ve added some more information on EPC requirements directly to my Instagram Story. You can view this anytime from the highlight section of my Instagram page.Continue reading “Energy Performance Certificates”
Conveyancing Process -Part One. Finding a Conveyancer and some initial jargon.
I’ve already explained that conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling in a previous blog post. So how does it work and what happens? There are some great resources out there and videos on YouTube but most of them simplify the process so much that it’s easy to assume the process is straightContinue reading “Conveyancing Process -Part One. Finding a Conveyancer and some initial jargon.”
Common Latin jargon
I’ve recently updated my Instagram story and added a highlight onto my page about some common Latin terms still used. These Latin words and phrases are commonly used still by Solicitors, the Land Registry and may also appear in legal deeds and documents. I’ve given a brief summary of some and how they relate toContinue reading “Common Latin jargon”
What is Conveyancing
Conveyancing is simply the legal process involved in buying or selling property. A conveyancing department usually deals with residential property for individuals buying their own home. Conveyancing as a term also usually nowadays applies to other property transactions (including gifts, granting rights, etc) including agricultural and commercial, but most commonly the term is used forContinue reading “What is Conveyancing”
What exactly is Real Estate?
According to Wikipedia Real Estate is property, consisting of land and the buildings on it. Real Estate is often considered an American term, in English common law it is known as Real Property. So why the weird names I hear you ask? Property can be anything that is in your possession, the word has multipleContinue reading “What exactly is Real Estate?”
Looking at working in property law?
I know that many of you will be studying law at University, but there are other routes to working in a law firm, and specifically in property law. This blog post is aimed at those with an interest in working within the legal sector. Future posts will concentrate on information more relevant to agents, investorsContinue reading “Looking at working in property law?”
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