7th September 2026

What Is a Memorandum of Sale?

What a memorandum of sale is, who issues it, what it includes, whether it's legally binding, and what happens next…

7th September 2026

Gazumping and Gazundering: What They Mean and How to Protect Yourself

What gazumping and gazundering mean, why they're legal in England and Wales, and how to protect yourself as a buyer…

5th September 2026

Gifted Deposit Letter : Template and What Lenders Need

A free gifted deposit letter template, what it must include, and the ID and source-of-funds proof your solicitor and lender…

4th September 2026

What Happens on Completion Day? A Step-by-Step Guide

What happens on completion day when buying a house — the timeline, how the money moves, what time you get…

19th August 2026

Land Transaction Tax Rates in Wales (2026/27)

England & Wales · Last reviewed: September 2026 · My Conveyancing Specialist If you’re buying a home in Wales, you…

19th August 2026

Do First-Time Buyers Pay Land Transaction Tax in Wales

My Conveyancing Specialist · Land Transaction Tax for first-time buyers in Wales · Reviewed by Richard David, Last reviewed August…

29th July 2026

How to Add Someone to Your House Deeds: Spouse, Child or Family Member (UK Guide)

Quick answer Adding someone to your house deeds is a legal process called a transfer of equity. You keep your…

24th June 2026

The Most Common Reasons Property Sales Fall Through – And How to Avoid Them

Buying or selling a property is one of those life milestones that can bring out the highs and lows in…

20th April 2026

Mortgage Valuation vs Survey: The Lowdown (UK Guide)

Quick Answer A mortgage valuation is a property check for the lender, to make sure the property’s worth a certain…