United Kingdom: Conveyancing

If you own a leasehold property, understanding how lease extensions work is essential, especially as your lease term starts to fall. A decreasing lease can affect your property’s value, mortgage options and future saleability...

Draft regulations introduce a new public register of contractual control rights over land in England and Wales, imposing major new disclosure duties on developers - making early preparation essential.

Welcome everyone to 2026, and to the first of this year's Gatehouse Property Newsletter (incorporating the answer to last month's "Who am I?" – thanks for all who played!).

Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be a long and stressful journey. Many people are surprised to learn how much happens behind the scenes before the keys are finally handed over.

Buying your first house is an exciting milestone and one of the biggest decisions you'll make in life. For many, it takes major saving and careful location research.

Those with experience purchasing property will likely be aware of pre-contract enquires. This is the investigative stage of the conveyancing process that allows buyers to thoroughly...

Research shows nearly a third of recent sellers have experienced gazundering due to market downturns, while fierce competition leads to gazumping in some areas. Both practices, although legal, can be mitigated by reducing the time between offer and exchange, conducting due diligence, and having proactive legal support.

In today's housing market, purchasing a home with a partner or friend is common. A Declaration of Trust, often overlooked, is crucial for documenting each person's financial contributions and ownership shares, preventing future disputes and protecting investments.

Amongst the terms most likely to strike fear into the heart of a developer, are the phrases "Common Land" and "Town and Village Greens".