New Build Conveyancing

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.

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.

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 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

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the following changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT): With immediate effect from 8 July 2020 there will be no SDLT payable on the first £500,000 of the purchase price, 5% will be payable on the next… Read More

HM Land Registry has issued a warning for property owners to be aware of potential fraud during the coronavirus pandemic. Fraudsters may take advantage of the crisis by attempting to sell or mortgage a property they do not own. Property… Read More

The government has announced a new Help to Buy scheme to run from April 2021. The revised Help to Buy scheme is more restrictive and ends in March 2023, unless the government extends it. The current Help to Buy Scheme is available to… Read More

Following the government’s announcement on Sunday 10th May, further guidance has been issued for home movers and prospective buyers and sellers. As of Wednesday 13th May, the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions)… Read More