Do you pay conveyancing solicitor fees if the house sale falls through?

Do you pay conveyancing solicitor fees if the house sale falls through?

Unless the buyer is a first-time buyer, the buyer of your home is likely also selling their own property at the same time. This loop is known as a property chain, and if any one link breaks, the entire chain could collapse.  Whether you’re buying or selling a property, it’s disappointing when a sale falls…

Impact of remote working on the housing market and rising house prices

Impact of remote working on the housing market and rising house prices

The sharp increase in persons working from home is just one of the numerous effects of the Covid Pandemic. Companies all throughout the UK had to quickly develop plans for remote working in 2020, prompted by the lockdown and encouraged by the government’s furlough scheme, and the Zoom phenomenon was created (additional internet conferencing tools…

What to expect when you are selling a house in Scotland: A guide to selling process in Scotland

What to expect when you are selling a house in Scotland: A guide to selling process in Scotland

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…

How Long Are You Liable After Selling Your House?

How Long Are You Liable After Selling Your House?

If you’ve recently sold your house, you might assume that your responsibilities end there, and any issues are now the concern of the new homeowner. However, this assumption isn’t entirely accurate. In reality, you remain liable for a significant period after the sale. So, just how long are you liable, and what steps can you…

What is a deed of variation and what are the advantages of having one?

What is a deed of variation and what are the advantages of having one?

What are the advantages of a Deed of Variation? A Deed of Variation is a legal instrument that enables beneficiaries specified in a Will to alter how an inheritance is distributed. Importantly, it enables the addition of new beneficiaries to an estate by existing beneficiaries. Additionally, it enables them to change how an estate is…

A ghostly premium? Living near a paranormal haunted property could increase your asking value 

A ghostly premium? Living near a paranormal haunted property could increase your asking value 

Contrary to popular belief, living close to ghouls and ghosts might actually increase the value of your home. How do home values in the UK change if you live close to a supposedly haunted location? Well, very surprisingly, it provides a considerable boost. Living next to a haunted location might increase a house seller’s asking price…

What do surveyors look for during a house survey?

What do surveyors look for during a house survey?

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…

I’m buying a house with a restrictive covenant for a homeowner. What does this signifier?

I’m buying a house with a restrictive covenant for a homeowner. What does this signifier?

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…

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