Conveyancing guides, news and tips

Specialist conveyancing articles to inform you about conveyancing for a house or a flat; whether you already own your own home or if you are buying one. These are free to read and written by specialists in this area.

At SAM Conveyancing we give you all the information you need to know written in a way that makes it easy to understand. We also have a panel of conveyancing solicitors should you need someone to help with conveyancing for buying a home, lease extension, remortgage, transfer of equity, collective enfranchisement, independent legal advice or deed of trusts.

Please click, read and enjoy. If you get stuck or need any help then call us and speak to a friendly member of the SAM Conveyancing team - 0333 344 3234 (local call charges).

Two people holding a laptop and a long sheet of paper with plant pots next to them. SAM Conveyancing explains the different standard form restrictions at the Land Registry

Standard Form Restrictions at the Land Registry

11/10/2024
On the left, a woman is signing a tenancy agreement next to a man holding a key in front of a phone screen. On the right, a woman sits atop a block of flats typing on a laptop whilst a man holds a percentage sign. SAM Conveyancing explains the types of te

Types of Tenancy Agreements

07/10/2024
How Do I Prove I Own My House? A hand holding keys with a thought bubble containing a cartoon house. SAM Conveyancing's guide on protecting your ownership of a residential property

How Do I Prove I Own My House

07/10/2024
A mock Tudor house with black timber paneling and paned windows. SAM Conveyancing discusses the considerations for buying a mock Tudor house

Should I Buy a Mock Tudor House

03/10/2024
A divorced couple arguing outside of their house, whilst their daughter looks on sadly with a teddy bear in a box. SAM Conveyancing answers the question: what is a mesher order?

What is a Mesher Order?

24/09/2024
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A female seller in a purple jumper pondering whether to go ahead with a sale or not, with thought bubbles 'yes' and 'no' above her head. SAM Conveyancing advises what to do when seller pulls out of house sale

What to do When the Seller Pulls out of a House Sale

19/09/2024
A man holding a magnifying glass against a smartphone from the left side and a house on the right side, with a map and the word 'location' on the screen. SAM Conveyancing answers the question 'Do I need searches when buying a house for cash?'

Do I Need Searches When Buying a House for Cash?

18/09/2024
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A female solicitor holding a legal document and a gavel, whilst scales of justice float above her hand. SAM Conveyancing explains how to put pressure on solicitors

How to Put Pressure on Solicitors

16/09/2024
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A title deed document with a signature at the bottom. SAM Conveyancing answers 'How Do I Get My Title After Paying Off My Mortgage?'

How Do I Get My Title After Paying Off My Mortgage?

12/09/2024
A name tag saying 'Hello my name is SAM' - SAM Conveyancing explains how to change your name on the land registry

How Do I Change My Name on the Land Registry?

30/08/2024
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A badge with 'Freehold' in the middle - SAM Conveyancing explains what is a flying freehold

What is a Flying Freehold?

27/08/2024
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Selling a rental property with a landlord and money bag

Selling a rental property

23/08/2024
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