These pages give you access to the latest valuable legal information regarding residential conveyancing. For a full lists of legal briefings from all the departments visit our News and Events page.

Buying

Buying your home - Information on the procedures involved in buying a residential property and general advice on specific aspects of the transaction. Read more

Buying your home with a mortgage - Information on the procedures involved in buying a residential property and general advice on specific aspects of the transaction. Read more.

Stamp Duty Land Tax - Information on SDLT. Read more.

Buying a new home - Information on buying a brand new home. Read more.

Selling

Selling your home - Information on the procedures involved in selling a residential property and general advice on specific aspects of the transaction. Read more

Home Information Packs: What you need to know and how we can help. Read more.

Equity Release Schemes

Equity release can be a useful way of benefiting from the value of your home, without having to sell and move. Read more

Leasehold Enfranchisement

Information on the general position relating to the right of residential tenants to acquire the freehold interest of their landlord. Read more.

Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

When a building is described as "listed" it means that it is included on a list of buildings which are considered to be of sufficient historic or architectural interest to merit special protection. This list is drawn up by the Department of National Heritage, on the advice of English Heritage. Read more

Chancel Repair Liability - a property owner's liability

December 2007: A recent House of Lords decision has highlighted the fact that the Church of England is still able to pursue an owner of land that is subject to Chancel Repair Liability for contributions to the costs of repairs to the Chancel (the part of the church over the altar where the service is celebrated) of the relevant local parish church. Read more.

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are designated by the same means and under the same legislation as National Parks. The primary objective of the designation is to conserve the natural beauty of the landscape. Local Authorities are required to reflect this objective in their Structure and Local Plans and Development Control. Read more