Conveyancing & Moving House
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Thinking about taking out a joint ownership mortgage?
With the increasing costs of living and the high property prices, 'standard' mortgages are becoming increasingly difficult for first time buyers to obtain. One alternative is to consider co-ownership. I've written a blog post on joint… Read More
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Equity Release - the Pros and Cons
Have you reached that time in your life when your savings have dwindled, money is tight and you need a cash lump sum or source of income? This could be for a variety of reasons: essential repairs to your property, a Pension… Read More
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What to consider when buying a Property at Auction
The modern world is continually striving for services to be provided at greater speed and with less hassle; and buying a property is no exception. On the face of it, buying a property at auction appears to meet… Read More
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Help to Buy is here to stay
With increasing numbers of transactions being reported over the last three months, it is hoped that this new announcement will mean that the market remains buoyant and active for the foreseeable future. The Chancellor… Read More
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Investment at Emsleys as housing market turns the corner
Returning confidence in the housing market has led to new investment at Leeds-based Emsleys estate agents.
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Emsleys given stamp of approval by Law Society
Leeds-based Emsleys has been given a stamp of approval by the Law Society, awarding the firm membership to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying and selling process.
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Shared ownership, Help to Buy, New Buy…? What does it all mean?
If you’re looking to buy a new property at the moment you’d be forgiven for being confused about the possible ways of actually purchasing it. There are a variety of schemes in place at the moment, which are available to assist buyers of… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors secures Law Society's new quality mark
Emsleys Solicitors has secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.
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Finding Your Way Through a Minefield! – A Guide to Extending Your Flat Lease
If you are a flat owner, you may not realise it (until you come to sell or re-mortgage) - but if the remaining term of your lease is less than 70 years there is a very real risk that a potential buyer or lender will not proceed with… Read More
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Break Clauses in Commercial Leases – Tenants Beware!
What is a break clause? A break clause is a provision in a lease which enables either the landlord or the tenant (or both) to end the lease early. It may arise on one or more specified dates or be exercisable during any time… Read More
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Why Lettings Agents should be regulated
In Leeds this week, an estates and lettings agency has simply disappeared from view, shutting up their shop, removing all computer equipment and leaving unopened post on the doormat - as well as a lot of confused and disgruntled landlords… Read More
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Time is running out for First Time Buyers
The clock is ticking for First Time Buyers who want to take advantage of the current exemption from stamp duty which was introduced in March 2010. At the moment, first time buyers have been exempt from paying any stamp duty on… Read More