Conveyancing & Moving House

Practical, first-hand advice for first-time homebuyers—from the initial search through to, legal protections and choosing the right conveyancer. Reflecting on personal experience and industry insights, this guide offers clear, relatable tips to navigate the buying process smoothly.

Moving house can be one of the most stressful times in your life and conveyancing can seem just a standard part of the journey, however, choosing a conveyancing team you can trust can make all the difference as Associate Director and Head of Conveyancing at Emsleys, Adam Dawson explains.

Celebrating National Conveyancing Week at Emsleys its what we do, and how we do it.

Top tips for a smooth conveyancing process

by Director of New Build Conveyancing, Emma Milner.  The property market may feel a bit unpredictable right now, and maybe you’re thinking that buying your first home will be too much of a challenge. However, there are still some… Read More

As the government lifts coronavirus restrictions across England, you may be wondering how this affects our conveyancing services and your property sale/purchase. We’ve answered your frequently asked questions: Has the pandemic changed… Read More

​If you’re buying a newly built home, you may have come across the term ‘management company’. We’ve explained everything you need to know about management companies, including their role, who owns them and the cost.

​From 1st April 2021, a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge will apply for non-UK residents purchasing a residential property in England and Northern Ireland.

If you’re a council or housing association tenant, you could be eligible to purchase your home with a government discount under the ‘Right to Buy’ scheme.

During yesterday’s Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an extension for the government’s Stamp Duty holiday: The tax relief on the first £500,000 of a property purchase price will end on 30th June 2021, rather than… Read More

The government’s Help to Buy scheme is changing. If you’re saving for your first home, we’ve summarised the options available to you.

The government recently introduced a three-tier coronavirus alert system for England. Under the new guidelines, local areas will be placed under varying degrees of ‘lockdown’ – so how does this affect the house moving process?  Can I… Read More