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Proposed UK housing reforms to speed up property transactions
10 Oct, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Government proposals could speed up UK home transactions by four weeks, but don't expect to save money.
Read moreHomeward Legal Celebrates 10-Year Partnership with SearchesUK
03 Oct, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase
A decade of collaboration delivering expert property searches and seamless conveyancing services for thousands of UK homebuyers.
Read moreFixed rate mortgage ending in 2025? How to save £700+ per month when remortgaging
26 Sep, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase
135,000 homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages ending by December 2025 could face monthly payment increases of £700+ unless they remortgage. Here's how...
Read moreProject 28: how to reduce property exchange times from 109 days to 28 days
19 Sep, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
The UK property industry launches Project 28 Charter to slash transaction times from over 3 months to just 28 days through digital processes and bette...
Read moreWho is responsible for paying stamp duty?
12 Sep, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News
The property buyer is legally responsible for stamp duty, though your conveyancing solicitor typically handles the payment process on your behalf with...
Read moreNew property search app takes the drudgery out of house hunting
05 Sep, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Tired of endless scrolling through property listings? A new location-based app is changing how homebuyers discover properties for sale, making house h...
Read moreProperty tax to replace stamp duty: Rachel Reeves' 2025 plan
29 Aug, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase
What this means for UK homebuyers and the housing market
Read moreUK mortgage rates August 2025: what Bank of England rate cuts mean for homebuyers
22 Aug, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4% for fifth time this year - here's what it means for your mortgage, savings and home buying plans.
Read moreBeach hut property prices soar: conveyancing advice for coastal purchases
15 Aug, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase
Beach hut prices have risen over 100% since 2022. Here's what you need to know about the legal side of buying coastal property.
Read moreStamp Duty payment plans: New proposal could help UK property buyers spread costs
01 Aug, 2025/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase
A growing petition backed by major property platforms could revolutionise how UK buyers pay stamp duty, potentially spreading costs over several years...
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