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Buyers feeling the pinch: getting protected in a difficult market
14 May, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Buyers can pull out without penalty right up to exchange and it's costing sellers thousands. Here's what protection looks like.
Read moreJapanese knotweed and its impact on house prices
08 May, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
From structural damage to mortgage complications, Japanese knotweed is one of the few property issues that can affect a sale at every stage and the pr...
Read moreUK property market: a strong buyer’s market
01 May, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News
New data from The Access Group shows a significant shift in the UK property market, with buyers gaining the upper hand as prices fall across the count...
Read moreRightmove calls for stamp duty reform to help first-time buyers
24 Apr, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News
First-time buyers are bearing the brunt of stamp duty changes and Rightmove thinks the system needs a regional rethink.
Read moreThe plans to speed up conveyancing transactions
17 Apr, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Industry groups are already proving that faster conveyancing is possible, without cutting corners.
Read moreThe impact of flooding on insurance premiums
10 Apr, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase
With rainfall records broken across the UK, flood risk is pushing up home insurance premiums sharply and the difference varies significantly by region...
Read moreDealing with a property that has been bequeathed
01 Apr, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Inheriting a property comes with both emotional and legal responsibilities. Here's how to handle the conveyancing, whether you're selling or transferr...
Read moreThe difference between FTBs and second-steppers
27 Mar, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News
The gap between your first home and your next one has never been wider. Here's what the numbers mean if you're planning to move up.
Read moreMiddle East war: impact on UK homebuyers and sellers
20 Mar, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Rising mortgage rates, squeezed product availability and jittery markets. The Middle East conflict is starting to leave its mark on UK property.
Read moreStamp duty: your conveyancer as a tax advisor
13 Mar, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
A new HMRC rule is changing how conveyancers handle stamp duty. Here's what buyers need to know.
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