Two of the main questions our clients often ask when purchasing a new home are:

• What exactly happens on completion day?
• How soon can I move into my new house after completion?

Here, we'll explain the completion stage in residential conveyancing and provide helpful guidance on moving in timelines and next steps.

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Buying or selling a home is an exciting yet often stressful process with lots of legal procedures to navigate. Two of the most important stages are exchanging contracts and completion. Understanding the key differences between these is essential for UK home buyers and sellers.

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If you're buying or selling a property in the UK, you may encounter some unfamiliar terms that describe certain practices in the housing market.

Two of these terms are gazumping and gazundering, which can cause frustration and disappointment for both buyers and sellers.

In this blog post, we'll explain what these terms mean, how they affect the property transaction, and what you can do to avoid them.

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Buying a new build property can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with some unique challenges and complexities. That's why it's important to have a specialist new build conveyancer / solicitor on your side, who can guide you through the process and protect your interests.

In this article, Richard Thornton, New Build Conveyancing specialist at Howells Solicitors, will explain what new build conveyancing is, how it differs from buying an existing property, and what steps you need to take to complete your purchase successfully.

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If you're thinking of buying or selling a property, you'll need to hire a conveyancer to handle the legal aspects of the transaction. Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of a property from one party to another. It involves various steps such as conducting searches, preparing contracts, exchanging documents, and completing the transaction.

Conveyancing can be a complex and time-consuming process, so it's important to choose a reliable and experienced conveyancer who can guide you through it smoothly. In this blog post, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions that our clients at Howells Solicitors have about conveyancing.

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