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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Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine

How long does it take to buy a house? The details on when to expect to move in

19/02/2025
How long does it take to buy a house? The details on when to expect to move in
Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine

Should you buy a house with subsidence?

18/02/2025
Should you buy a house with subsidence?
The Mirror

North Shields, Tyne and Wear, has been named as a 'property hotspot' - with homes listed from £38,000

08/02/2025
North Shields, Tyne and Wear, has been named as a 'property hotspot' - with homes listed from £38,000
Leeds Live

North Shields is making waves in the property market as prices continue to climb.

08/02/2025
North Shields is making waves in the property market as prices continue to climb.
The Express

The UK seaside town so cheap with £38k houses everyone suddenly wants to move there

08/02/2025
The UK seaside town so cheap with £38k houses everyone suddenly wants to move there
Yorkshire Live

Named one of the UK's 'property hotspots' by Rightmove, the coastal gem had house prices rising by 6.9 per cent in 2024

08/02/2025
Named one of the UK's 'property hotspots' by Rightmove, the coastal gem had house prices rising by 6.9 per cent in 2024
Metro

I finally got on the property ladder, and it was the biggest mistake of my life

07/02/2025
I finally got on the property ladder, and it was the biggest mistake of my life
The Sun Newspaper

End of a two-year leasehold rule to help millions of homeowners

31/01/2025
End of a two-year leasehold rule to help millions of homeowners
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

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