Residential Property

First-Time Buyers Must Act Fast to Beat SDLT Deadline

Time is running out for first-time buyers to secure their first home before changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) come into force from the beginning of April.  Currently, first-time buyers pay no…


Update on Renters’ Reform

The private property rental market in England and Wales is set for an overhaul under the new Labour government’s proposed Renters’ Rights Bill. The Bill, designed to give tenants in the private…


Buying a Property Off-Plan

Buying a property off-plan is an attractive proposition for many people. According to the latest figures from the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB), 37% of all new properties sold in…


Leaseholders to Benefit from Leasehold Reform

A landmark new law was passed at the end of May that promises to bring significant changes to owners of leasehold properties. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received royal assent on 24…


Guide for First-Time Buyers

Buying your first home is exciting. However, the conveyancing process can be daunting, and the system can be hard to navigate, particularly if you don’t know what to expect.  In this blog, our…


A to Z of Conveyancing 

Beverley Morris & Co. Solicitors were proud to support this year’s National Conveyancing Week (NCW) which aimed to improve the profile of conveyancers and the valuable role they play in the…


Beverley Morris Launches New Title Check Report Service

Beverley Morris & Co.’s specialist Residential Property solicitors have introduced a new service known as a Title Check Report. It is intended to assist beneficiaries who have been left a…


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How to Speed Up the Conveyancing Process

Buying or selling a property can be overwhelming, particularly when you are feeling anxious and wish to complete the process as quickly and efficiently as possible. Paperwork feels never-ending and…


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Property Settlement Agreement After Divorce

Whilst in some cases, the process of transferring all or part of the ownership of a property can be straightforward, some transactions can involve complexities. Therefore, it is sensible to instruct…


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How Purchasing a New-Build Property Differs From a Standard Residential Property Purchase

Purchasing a new-build property can be highly attractive to buyers due to the lack of a conveyancing chain and the reduced likelihood of needing maintenance work. In addition, new-build properties…