Property Advice, News and Tips

 
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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DIY Conveyancing: Can You Do Your Own Conveyancing?

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Cohabitation Agreement

Cohabitation Agreement

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What Happens After Completion? Your Post-Conveyancing Guide

What Happens After Completion? Your Post-Conveyancing Guide

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Couple arguing and splitting house. Instruct SAM Conveyancing to force a sale before your divorce

Can I force the sale of my house in a divorce?

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A man stood outside of a conveyancing solicitor office which has ceased trading and is closed

Has Your Conveyancing Solicitor Ceased Trading? What to Do Next

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A person placing large gold coins into a slot on the roof of a house, acting like a piggy bank, representing a property deposit |SAM Conveyancing's guide to reservation deposits

Securing Your Dream Home: The Truth About Reservation Deposits

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An illustration of a house with Home Buyers Protection Insurance document behind it and a shield showing protection

Home Buyers Protection Insurance Policy

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Man holding magnifying glass and tracking house value chart. SAM Conveyancing's guide on what is gazumping

What is Gazumping and How Do You Avoid It?

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A man holding up two model houses which are sliding down a big red downwards pointing arrow. SAM Conveyancing's guide on 10 things that cause property values to decrease & how to fix them

15 things that devalue a house the most

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A man and a woman observing a valuation document using a large magnifying glass. SAM Conveyancing explains what a desktop valuation is, when to use one, and how to get one

Remote Desktop Valuation

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A couple filling in their tax return form whilst a piggybank, graphs, and a calculator surround them. SAM Conveyancing explains Capital Gains Tax for married couples

Capital Gains Tax for Married Couples: No Gain, No Loss Rule

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Form 17 Income Tax Declaration of Beneficial Interest in Joint Property and Income

Form 17 Income Tax Declaration of Beneficial Interest in Joint Property and Income

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