If you’re buying or selling a home in Scotland, you’ll quickly hear about “property searches” or “conveyancing searches.” These checks are essential parts of the conveyancing process – but many clients tell us they don’t really know what they involve or why they matter. This article explains in plain English what your solicitor actually does…
If you’re considering buying your first home or a new place in Scotland, it can feel exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. This article walks you through what you should check before buying property in Scotland, in plain English, so you can move forward with a bit more confidence and a lot less guesswork. The…
What Documents do you need to sell a house? Selling your property can be a difficult process. Finding an experienced real estate agent, updating your home to increase the value of your property, and holding open houses are just a few of the numerous factors to make. When selling your home, you must provide certain…
Even if the property has been built to an excellent standard and appears to be in good structure, you should always arrange for a qualified property surveyoror to inspect the property whilst you are in the process of purchasing a new home. Although a property survey is not a requirement in the UK, every property…
Selling a house can be an exciting but complex process, especially if you are in Scotland. There are several unique aspects to consider, from engaging an estate agent, making a property questionnaire and energy report to navigating the legal procedures involved. At Clarity SImplicity solicitors, we understand the intricacies of the buying and selling process…
Covenants are rights or limitations that govern how to make use of a piece of property. They can be positive or negative and are transferred with the title to a new homeowner. ‘Restrictive covenants’ tend to be beneficial and can be located in both ownership and leasehold titles. These are regulations prohibiting certain uses of…
What is Gazundering? We are all familiar with the notorious method known as gazumping, in which a house seller accepts an offer for their property despite having already sold it to another party (subject to contracts being exchanged). But not all estate agents act unethically. T Gazundering is when a buyer may suddenly lower their…
As we all understand, internal features such as a brand-new bathroom or an open-concept kitchen can surely increase the value of your home. However, it’s not called location, location, location for nothing, and if you are fortunate enough to own a home with a sea view, you can anticipate a substantial increase in property value….
Want to locate a good deal on your next home? Or have you recently learned that the house of your dreams will be under the hammer? If you are well-prepared, property auctions can be an excellent method for buy a home. Fortunately, the procedure is not too difficult to grasp. Let’s go over the fundamentals……
For the majority of buyers, their conveyancing transaction is complete on completion day (when they buy a property), or the day you move into your new home which is the day of completion. It represents the goal you have been striving towards and the end of all legal actions. But in reality, your solicitors or…
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