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Apr 5, 2022 Selling process - Stage 3 - Should I choose a solicitor or conveyancer?

A solicitor or conveyancer will be needed to transfer the legal ownership of your property to the buyer. There is a difference between the two: A conveyancer focuses on residential property as a

Apr 5, 2022 Selling process - Stage 2 - Choosing the right estate agent for you

Choosing an agent can be a bit overwhelming. Especially if they are all promising the same things! An estate agent can help you to sell your property for the right price at the right time. Howeve

Apr 5, 2022 Howard's jargon buster

Think moving house is stressful? Then all of the added jargon that goes with the house buying and selling process can make it quite daunting. Our handy guide details some common terms and what they

Apr 4, 2022 Selling Process - Stage 1 - How to sell your home: a complete guide

From getting a valuation and arranging viewings to instructing a solicitor and exchanging contracts, selling your property is a time-consuming and sometimes complex process. Here is our guide to the v

Apr 1, 2022 Buying Process - Stage 7 - Final stages of buying

Exchanging contracts can be so exciting – it is that point when the property becomes yours! Unfortunately it can also be very stressful. So we have some tips and advice to help you. Until this poin

Apr 1, 2022 Buying Process - Stage 6 - Surveying services

Once your offer is accepted, it is really important to have a survey carried out on that property to assist you in understanding the condition of that building and to establish if there are any proble

Apr 1, 2022 Buying Process - Stage 5 - Property lawyers

Instructing the right professionals to assist you in moving home is essential. Which is where Howards Legal Services comes in, with its popular fixed, no-move, no-fee policy. No-move, no-fee It's ne

Apr 1, 2022 Buying Process - Stage 4 - Once the offer has been accepted

Once the offer has been accepted, it is worth asking the seller to take the property off the market to hopefully avoid other potential buyers from making offers. The estate agent will usually ask for