Conveyancing Blog: What is a Sellers’ Property Information Form?

Conveyancing Blog: What is a Sellers’ Property Information Form?

In many ways, much of the conveyancing work starts with the seller completing the Property Information form (also known as the TA6). They complete the form which is then passed to the buyer’s solicitor. Once the buyer’s solicitor – and the buyer – has the form, it can...
Protection against Chancel Repair Liability

Protection against Chancel Repair Liability

Chancel repair liability can lead to the owners of property having to make a very substantial financial payment to the local parish Church. What is Chancel Repair liability?This obligation originated in medieval times.  It attaches to land that was previously owned by...
What is Equity Release and how does it work?

What is Equity Release and how does it work?

Equity release has become a popular route for home owners to undertake in recent years to unlock value in their property.What is Equity Release?Equity release is a way to unlock the value of your property and turn it into cash. You can do this via a number of policies...
What are solicitor searches when buying a house?

What are solicitor searches when buying a house?

Searches are carried out for you when you purchase a property. The number and type of the searches that we will do on your behalf will depend on the nature/location of the property and whether the legal title is registered at the Land Registry. Some searches are...