Conveyancing & Moving House
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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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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