Plain-English guides to buying, selling and remortgaging property in England and Wales.https://propertylawyers4you.com/en-GBhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/joint-tenancy-vs-tenants-in-common/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/joint-tenancy-vs-tenants-in-common/One choice decides whether your share passes automatically to your co-owner, or to whoever you name in your Will. Most buyers make it in under a minute.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-defective-title/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-defective-title/Indemnity insurance can make a title problem survivable. What it cannot do is make the problem go away — and that difference catches buyers out.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/prs-database-for-landlords/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/prs-database-for-landlords/Registration is coming for every private landlord in England, and an unregistered property may not be lawfully advertised. Here is what to get ready.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRenting & lettinghttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-does-a-tr1-form-include/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-does-a-tr1-form-include/Twelve panels decide who owns what. One of them quietly determines whether your share passes under your Will — here is what each part does.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-statutory-declaration/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-statutory-declaration/A signed statement, made under the Statutory Declarations Act, that carries legal consequences if you lie. Here is when you need one and who can witness it.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-hm-land-registry/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-hm-land-registry/It records who owns what across England and Wales — and your sale cannot complete without it. Here is what it holds and how to search it.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/buying-a-house/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/buying-a-house/Your offer is accepted — then what? Here is what your solicitor actually does between that moment and the day you collect the keys.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/selling-a-house/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/selling-a-house/The estate agent finds your buyer. Your solicitor does everything else — here is that work, stage by stage, and where it usually stalls.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTSelling a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/conveyancing-fees-explained/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/conveyancing-fees-explained/Two quotes, two very different prices — often because one hides costs the other states upfront. Here is what should actually be on the page.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCosts & choosing a conveyancerhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/how-long-does-conveyancing-take/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/how-long-does-conveyancing-take/There is no fixed number of weeks. Here is what conveyancing actually involves, stage by stage, and the most common reasons it slows down.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTConveyancing processhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/fixed-fee-conveyancing/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/fixed-fee-conveyancing/"Fixed fee" does not always mean fixed. Here is what should be included as standard, and the extra costs that can still catch you out.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCosts & choosing a conveyancerhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/conveyancing-quote-comparison/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/conveyancing-quote-comparison/A £795 quote can end up costing more than a £1,100 one. Here is how to compare what's actually included before you choose.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCosts & choosing a conveyancerhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-mortgage/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-mortgage/Fixed, tracker, variable, interest-only — the type of mortgage you choose affects your monthly payment for years. Here is how each one works.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-lender/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-lender/Picked your own conveyancer already? Your mortgage lender might insist on their own solicitor too, unless yours is on the approved panel.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-gifted-deposit/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-gifted-deposit/Family help with a deposit is common, but lenders want it in writing. Here is what a gifted deposit letter needs to say, and why.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-surveyor/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-surveyor/A mortgage valuation checks the property is worth the loan. A survey checks whether it's actually sound. They are not the same thing.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-declaration-of-trust/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-declaration-of-trust/Put in more of the deposit than your partner? A Declaration of Trust is how that gets written down before you buy, not argued about later.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/money-laundering-checks-in-conveyancing/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/money-laundering-checks-in-conveyancing/Your solicitor isn't being nosy asking where your deposit came from — it's a legal requirement, and it can delay your purchase if you're not ready.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTConveyancing processhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-ta6-form/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-ta6-form/Boundaries, disputes, alterations, insurance — the TA6 asks sellers to disclose it all before a buyer commits. Here is what each section covers.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-ta7-form/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-ta7-form/Selling a flat involves more paperwork than selling a house. The TA7 is where the lease, service charges and ground rent get put in writing.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-ta10-form/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-ta10-form/Is the light fitting included? What about the shed? The TA10 is where buyer and seller agree, in writing, exactly what stays and what goes.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-lpe1-pack/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-lpe1-pack/Selling a flat means someone else — a managing agent — holds the paperwork a buyer needs. The LPE1 pack is how it reaches their solicitor.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-exchange-of-contracts/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-exchange-of-contracts/Up to exchange, either side can walk away. The moment contracts are exchanged, that changes completely — here is what happens and when.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTConveyancing processhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-sdlt-stamp-duty/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-sdlt-stamp-duty/Stamp Duty is one of the biggest costs of buying a home, and the rules change depending on whether you're a first-time buyer or already own a property.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCosts & choosing a conveyancerhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-local-authority-search/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-local-authority-search/Your conveyancer says they're waiting on the local search. Here is what it actually checks, from tree preservation orders to planned roads.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-planning-permission/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-planning-permission/Planning permission and Building Regulations approval are not the same thing, and missing either one can stall a sale. Here is how to check.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlanning & building workhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-article-4-direction/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-article-4-direction/An Article 4 Direction can quietly remove your right to extend or alter your home without asking. Here is how to check if one applies before you buy.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlanning & building workhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/is-my-property-affected-by-an-article-4-direction/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/is-my-property-affected-by-an-article-4-direction/There is no single national register. Here are six practical ways to check whether a property sits inside an Article 4 area.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlanning & building workhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/mortgage-lenders-solar-panels/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/mortgage-lenders-solar-panels/The panels themselves are rarely the problem. It's the lease behind them, and it can quietly derail a sale or a remortgage if nobody checks it in time.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlanning & building workhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-conveyancer/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-conveyancer/Estate agents find you a buyer. A conveyancer does the legal work that actually transfers ownership — here is what that involves, start to finish.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTConveyancing processhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-are-property-searches/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-are-property-searches/Your conveyancer says they are "ordering the searches". Here is what they are actually looking for, and what happens when a search finds something.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/freehold-vs-leasehold/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/freehold-vs-leasehold/One word on the listing changes what you own, what you pay each year and how easily you can sell. Here is the difference, without the jargon.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying a homehttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/estate-agent-recommended-conveyancer/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/estate-agent-recommended-conveyancer/Your agent has a firm they always recommend. They may also earn a few hundred pounds for the introduction. You are not obliged to take it.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCosts & choosing a conveyancerhttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-epc/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-epc/You cannot market a home without one. Here is what an Energy Performance Certificate measures, what the rating actually means and how to improve it.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-title-deed/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-a-title-deed/Most property in England and Wales is now registered digitally, so the deeds in your drawer may not be the thing that proves you own your home.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documentshttps://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-id1-form/https://propertylawyers4you.com/blog/what-is-an-id1-form/You already sent your passport to your conveyancer. So why does HM Land Registry want an ID1 as well? Because it guards against registration fraud.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTProperty documents