Category Archives: Conveyancing

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you’ll know the process can feel slow, uncertain and stressful, sometimes right up to the day the keys change hands. The Government clearly agrees. In June 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities … Continue reading →

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting things you’ll ever do — but it doesn’t always go to plan. Surveys throw up surprises. Mortgage offers fall through. Chains collapse. Sometimes, pulling out of a purchase is the … Continue reading →

  If you’ve recently bought a property or remortgaged your home in Wales or England, you may have been told that your registration is still being processed by HM Land Registry, weeks or even months after your transaction was completed. … Continue reading →

Buying a brand-new home before it’s even been built is an exciting prospect — a property designed to your tastes, with modern fixtures and energy-efficient features straight out of the box. But purchasing off-plan comes with its own set of … Continue reading →

Most people assume that once they own a property, everything is automatically sorted behind the scenes. But if your home is unregistered, meaning HM Land Registry holds no record of it,  you could face complications when the time comes to … Continue reading →

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. Yet for many people — especially first-time buyers — the legal side of it remains a bit of a mystery. You accept … Continue reading →

The Prime Minister has confirmed a major change to the leasehold system in England and Wales: ground rents will be capped at £250 per year, with the long‑term plan to reduce them to a peppercorn rate after 40 years.  This … Continue reading →

Buying or selling a property can feel overwhelming. Alongside financial decisions and legal checks, you will encounter a range of terms that may not be familiar. In England and Wales, the property sector uses specific language that can leave people … Continue reading →

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in England and Wales, you may come across a set of documents known as the “TA” forms. These are standard conveyancing forms developed by the Law Society of England and Wales.  … Continue reading →

Buying a property comes with more than just the purchase price.  One of the largest additional costs is the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England, or the Land Transaction Tax (LTT) in Wales. Understanding who pays this tax, when … Continue reading →

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most of us will ever make. While it can be exciting, it also comes with considerable responsibility. Before you get the keys, your solicitor will carry out a series of searches … Continue reading →

Buying or selling a home can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the legal steps involved. At Dudden Law, we aim to clarify the process so that you can proceed with confidence. Here’s a practical overview of what to … Continue reading →

If you own a leasehold property, you don’t own it forever. Unlike freehold properties, a leasehold home is owned for a fixed number of years. As the lease gets shorter, it can become harder to sell or remortgage your property, … Continue reading →

Getting a foot on the property ladder isn’t easy, especially with rising house prices and living costs. For many first-time buyers in England and Wales, a gifted deposit from a family member could be the boost they need. But while … Continue reading →

When buying or selling a home, there are two legal milestones that everyone in the UK property market comes across: exchange of contracts and completion. While both are crucial to finalising a sale, they’re often misunderstood, especially by first-time buyers.  … Continue reading →

When buying a home in England or Wales, one of the most important things to understand is whether the property is freehold or leasehold. These are the two main types of property ownership, and the difference can affect your rights, … Continue reading →

The Law Society has put in place that following the 15 January 2025 all conveyancing sale files must now use the updated protocol forms. The changes have been widely regarded as unnecessary and put a higher onus on the seller … Continue reading →