Conveyancing guides, news and tips

Specialist conveyancing articles to inform you about conveyancing for a house or a flat; whether you already own your own home or if you are buying one. These are free to read and written by specialists in this area.

At SAM Conveyancing we give you all the information you need to know written in a way that makes it easy to understand. We also have a panel of conveyancing solicitors should you need someone to help with conveyancing for buying a home, lease extension, remortgage, transfer of equity, collective enfranchisement, independent legal advice or deed of trusts.

Please click, read and enjoy. If you get stuck or need any help then call us and speak to a friendly member of the SAM Conveyancing team - 0333 344 3234 (local call charges).

Are Flats A Good Investment?

Are Flats A Good Investment?

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At What Age Do Most People Buy a House?

At What Age Do Most People Buy a House?

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9 stages of the construction of a new build house through foundations, blockwork, roof and finish. Everything you need to know about Buying A New Build, from SAM Conveyancing

Buying a New Build

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Illustrative comparison of a classic period home and a contemporary new build | SAM Conveyancing's guide to buying a new build vs a period property

New Build vs Period Property: Which Should You Buy?

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A couple sat with a solicitor creating a property settlement agreement

Property Settlement Agreement

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Can you build over a manhole?

Can you build over a manhole?

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Change From Tenants in Common to Joint Tenants

Change From Tenants in Common to Joint Tenants

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Land Registry Form A Restriction: A Guide to Form SEV and RX3

Land Registry Form A Restriction: A Guide to Form SEV and RX3

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A block of leasehold flats showing leasehold costs when buying a flat

Hidden Leasehold Costs: 9 Extra Fees Buyers Face

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A solicitor sitting on a pile of money held back as a retention for apportionments

What is a Retention When Buying a Leasehold Property?

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A woman overlooking her ground rent payments on a phone, with a clock, a calendar, and stacks of coins next to her

Ground Rent: Complete Guide to Leaseholder Costs and Rights

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A solicitor calculating apportionments for a leasehold block of flats

What Are Apportionments When Buying a Leasehold Property?

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