Press, Media and PR

Andrew Boast FMAAT MIC is the co-founder of SAM Conveyancing and a media commentator in the housing market. Andrew has appeared on live on the BBC TV and radio 4, London Live and Tip TV and has been quoted widely in most of the mainstream press. His comment is balanced and focuses on the needs of the everyday home buyer or seller.
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Manchester Evening News

Halifax warns homeowners with houses built before this year could face penalties

11/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in Manchester Evening News - Halifax warns homeowners with houses built before this year could face penalties
The Express

Homes built before 1919 risk Halifax mortgage penalty

10/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in Daily Express - Homes built before 1919 risk Halifax mortgage penalty
Plymouth Live

Halifax's move is part of a broader shift in the housing market to encourage property owners to reduce household energy use in an effort to meet net zero targets

10/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in Plymouth Live - Halifax's move is part of a broader shift in the housing market to encourage property owners to reduce household energy use in an effort to meet net zero targets.
Somerset Live

It's claimed that homeowners dealing with older, draughtier properties could face a new penalty under Britain’s net zero drive

10/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in Somerset Live - It's claimed that homeowners dealing with older, draughtier properties could face a new penalty under Britain’s net zero drive
Devon Live

Properties with poor EPC ratings are presumed to be costlier to maintain

10/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in Devon Live - Properties with poor EPC ratings are presumed to be costlier to maintain
Hull Live

The Halifax has announced a new regime that will see it decide how much it is willing to lend on a property

10/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in Hull Live - The Halifax has announced a new regime that will see it decide how much it is willing to lend on a property
Liverpool Echo

Mortgage warning for anyone who owns a home built before 1919

10/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in the Liverpool Echo: Mortgage warning for anyone who owns a home built before 1919
The Telegraph

Owners of older homes face new mortgage penalty

09/12/2024
SAM Conveyancing featured in The Telegraph - Owners of older homes face new mortgage penalty
The Telegraph

Owners of older homes face new mortgage penalty: Fears grow over a ‘two-tier’ property market under Labour’s net zero drive

09/12/2024
Owners of older homes face new mortgage penalty: Fears grow over a ‘two-tier’ property market under Labour’s net zero drive
GB News

Boost your property value by £53,000 with three home renovations - 'practical and aesthetic investments'

04/12/2024
Boost your property value by £53,000 with three home renovations - 'practical and aesthetic investments'
Birmingham Live

UK households face £2,500 tax hike in bill they 'by law' have to pay

03/12/2024
UK households face £2,500 tax hike in bill they 'by law' have to pay
The Guardian

Moving home? Here are the keys to completing before stamp duty rises

02/12/2024
Moving home? Here are the keys to completing before stamp duty rises

How did SAM Conveyancing uncover the flaws of the Help to Buy ISA?

Andrew notably uncovered exclusions within the Help to Buy ISA scheme and worked successfully with Katie Morley at the Telegraph to bring these to the attention of the wider public. His findings resulted in all the main stakeholders of the scheme, from the government to mortgage lenders, reassessing its terms and conditions and giving much-needed clarification to first time buyers. You can read the full story here - How we uncovered the truth behind the Help to Buy ISA