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If a seller has given false or misleading information about a property, you may have legal remedies. Here’s what buyers should know.

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Buyer Beware: What Happens when a Seller Fails to Disclose a Property Defect or Dispute?

6 February 2026 By Bradley Ramsay Dispute Resolution

If a seller has given false or misleading information about a property, you may have legal remedies. Here’s what buyers should know.

Ground Rent to be Capped under Government Reforms

29 January 2026 By Bradley Ramsay Dispute Resolution

The Government has published draft legislation proposing major reforms to leasehold ownership, including a cap on ground rent and a move towards commonhold. These changes could have significant implications for both leaseholders and freeholders in England and Wales.

Housing Bank to Fund 500,000 Homes – What Buyers Should Know

10 July 2025 By Sherri York Buying & Selling a Home

The UK’s new National Housing Bank is set to fund 500,000 homes, unlocking billions in private investment and reshaping the housing market. Discover what this means for buyers, sellers, and developers—and how expert legal support can help you navigate the changes.

UK mortgage rate cuts 2025

Mortgage Rates Fall Amid Economic Uncertainty: Impact of US Trade Tariffs

30 April 2025 By Jessica Theara Buying & Selling a Home

UK mortgage lenders are cutting rates in response to expected Bank of England interest rate reductions, driven by global economic uncertainty and US trade tariffs.

New system to monitor completion dates on property sales

7 June 2021 By Eugene Pritchard Buying & Selling a Home

The Land Registry has introduced a new online service to provide estimated completion dates on property sales. It will enable our solicitors to keep clients better informed on when their sale or purchase is likely to go through. Estimated Completion Date is the latest enhancement to the View My Applications portal operated by the Land

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