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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, we will have written about it: lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, buying or selling a property, home buyer surveys, property valuations, and even negotiating a property purchase price.

We are a one-stop shop for conveyancing, mortgages, and 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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What is a Mesher Order?

16/10/2026
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How to Sell a House When One Partner Refuses with two women and a man

How to Sell a House When One Partner Refuses

16/10/2026
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Man outlining boundaries. SAM Conveyancing's guide on boundary disputes

Boundary Disputes and How To Solve Them

16/10/2026
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A leaseholder and a freeholder shaking hands after serving a Section 45 Counter Notice

Section 45 Counter-Notice: The Landlord's Response

16/10/2026
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An illustration of a leaseholder and a freeholder shaking hands as part of the leasehold extension process

The Statutory Leasehold Extension Process & Costs

16/10/2026
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A solicitor's hand serving a section 42 notice during a lease extension with legal gavel

Serving a Section 42 Notice for a Lease Extension

16/10/2026
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A separated couple sat opposite a solicitor handling their transfer of equity. SAM Conveyancing answers 'do i have to pay half the mortgage if i move out?'

Do I Have to Pay Half the Mortgage If I Move Out?

15/10/2026
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Two chess knights and a leaseholder and freeholder during lease extension negotiations

Negotiating a Lease Extension Premium

15/10/2026
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A man thinking what is a fair and reasonable cost to pay their freeholder for their professional fees A man thinking what is a fair and reasonable cost to pay their freeholder for their professional fees | SAM Conveyancing's guide to fair and reasonable c

What are the Freeholder's Reasonable Costs? (Section 60)

15/10/2026
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Leaseholder and Freeholder high fiving the terms of the lease extension. SAM Conveyancing's guide to an informal lease extension process

The Informal (Non-Statutory) Lease Extension Process

14/10/2026
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Couple going through a property dispute | SAM Conveyancing's guide to solving ownership disputes without court.

How to Solve Joint Property Ownership Disputes Without Court

12/10/2026
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A cartoon of two hands pulling apart a house. Do I have to share my inheritance with my spouse UK, question answered by SAM Conveyancing

What Happens to My Inherited House in a Divorce?

09/10/2026
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