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At SAM Conveyancing we have put all of our years of experience and conveyancing know how into free easy to read articles to help home buyers or home owners. We explain conveyancing jargon in a way that makes sense so you know what to do. If you have a question that relates to property then we will have written about it; lease extension, collective enfranchisement, buying or selling a property, home buyers survey, property valuations and even negotiating a property purchase price.

We are a one stop shop for conveyancing, mortgages or surveys all under one roof. Alongside our free online articles and downloads we also have a panel of conveyancing solicitors, RICS Building Surveyors, structural engineers, mortgage brokers and tax accountants.

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).
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A couple sat with a solicitor creating a property settlement agreement

Property Settlement Agreement

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Change From Tenants in Common to Joint Tenants

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An illustration of a cesspit being installed| A SAM Conveyancing's guide to buying a house with a cesspit

Buying a House with a Cesspit: The Complete Guide

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Land Registry Form A Restriction: A Guide to Form SEV and RX3

Land Registry Form A Restriction: A Guide to Form SEV and RX3

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A block of leasehold flats showing leasehold costs when buying a flat

Hidden Leasehold Costs: 9 Extra Fees Buyers Face

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A solicitor sitting on a pile of money held back as a retention for apportionments

What is a Retention When Buying a Leasehold Property?

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A woman overlooking her ground rent payments on a phone, with a clock, a calendar, and stacks of coins next to her

Ground Rent: Complete Guide to Leaseholder Costs and Rights

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A solicitor calculating apportionments for a leasehold block of flats

What Are Apportionments When Buying a Leasehold Property?

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Leasehold Information Pack

Leasehold Information Pack

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