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).

A man holding up two model houses which are sliding down a big red downwards pointing arrow. SAM Conveyancing's guide on 10 things that cause property values to decrease & how to fix them

What Causes Property Values To Decrease?

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Form 17 Income Tax declaration of beneficial interest in joint property and income

Form 17 Income Tax declaration of beneficial interest in joint property and income

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How to choose the best conveyancing solicitor

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How to handle incompetent conveyancing solicitors

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Buy to Let Advice

Buy to Let Advice

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How long after searches to exchange contracts?

How long after searches to exchange contracts?

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What are legal enquiries when buying a house?

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What can hold up exchange of contracts?

What can hold up exchange of contracts?

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Illustration of a four-bedroom HMO house with tenants in shared living spaces, bedrooms and a communal kitchen | SAM Conveyancing's guide to HMOs

HMO Conveyancing: The Essential Legal Checks for Buyers

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Walking into a trap when buying a house when worrying about how long do mortgage lenders take to answer solicitor enquiries

How Long Do Mortgage Lenders Take to Answer Solicitor Enquiries?

How to deal with gazundering and protect your property sale

How to deal with gazundering and protect your property sale

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Chancel Repair Liability Insurance Explained

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