Residential Property

28th November 2019

Whilst every transaction is different, there are a number of crucial steps in the legal process that are common to each sale and purchase transaction and we have outlined these below by way of a general guide. SELLING A PROPERTY Once ...

House numbers
7th August 2019

Television programmes like Homes Under the Hammer have raised the profile of property auctions. Although auctions still only account for two per cent of all property sales, some experts believe this proportion will rise. In an ...

Typical English terraced houses in West Hampstead, London
19th April 2018

There are a number of differences between Freehold and Leasehold properties and whether a property is Freehold or Leasehold can be an important consideration when purchasing a property. With a freehold property, you own the building ...

Typical English terraced houses in West Hampstead, London
20th November 2017

I have sold privately without an estate agent, what needs to happen to start the process? Both parties will need to instruct a solicitor or conveyancer and pass on their details, in order to get the process started. You will need to ...

MacDonald Oates LLP Solicitors
1st June 2016

Recent cases of property fraud have highlighted the importance of property owners ensuring that their address for service recorded at the Land Registry is up to date, as this is the address the Land Registry will rely upon if they need ...

MacDonald Oates LLP Solicitors
29th March 2016

We are delighted to announce the arrival of two new, specialist conveyancing lawyers this month, with Sarah Maker and Rosie Taylor joining our Residential Property team. Rosie, who is experienced in all aspects of residential ...