Conveyancing & Moving House

  • The Impact of the Mortgage Market Review

    Tighter mortgage lending rules came into force on 26 April 2014 following the Mortgage Market Review. It passes greater responsibility onto lenders in an attempt to protect consumers and prevent a return to the alleged irresponsible… Read More

  • Simple Guide to Conveyancing

    Take a look at the latest post on our Emsleys Estate Agency blog, where Adam Dawson from the Property Team has put together a simple guide to conveyancing. If you have any questions about our buying or selling a house, please do not… Read More

  • The Help to Buy scheme in a nutshell

    The Help to Buy scheme in a nutshell

    The Help to Buy scheme has been in place for 12 months now, but I frequently get asked to explain what it is and how it works. To help address some of the common questions I am asked about the scheme I've put together a guide to Help to… Read More

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Help to Buy is here to stay

    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

  • Emsleys given stamp of approval by Law Society

    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.