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Andrew Boast FMAAT MIC is the co-founder of SAM Conveyancing and a media commentator in the housing market. Andrew has appeared on live on the BBC TV and radio 4, London Live and Tip TV and has been quoted widely in most of the mainstream press. His comment is balanced and focuses on the needs of the everyday home buyer or seller.
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Three sneaky tricks house sellers use to disguise issues — and what to look out for

Three sneaky tricks house sellers use to disguise issues — and what to look out for

26/06/2025
Three sneaky tricks house sellers use to disguise issues — and what to look out for
First-time buyers urged to 'never skip' this one key thing when buying first home

First-time buyers urged to 'never skip' this one key thing when buying first home

24/06/2025
First-time buyers urged to 'never skip' this one key thing when buying first home
The Telegraph

What to do if your home is in one of Britain’s expanding floodplains

20/06/2025
What to do if your home is in one of Britain’s expanding floodplains
5 commonly-overlooked paperwork issues that could ruin your property sale

5 commonly-overlooked paperwork issues that could ruin your property sale

03/06/2025
A property expert has shared some hidden red flags to look out for when buying a home
Seven renovation mistakes which could REDUCE your home's value

Seven renovation mistakes which could REDUCE your home's value

22/05/2025
Seven renovation mistakes which could REDUCE your home's value
Do You Need a Solicitor to Make an Offer on a House?

Do You Need a Solicitor to Make an Offer on a House?

16/05/2025
Do You Need a Solicitor to Make an Offer on a House?
North East property market defies national trends as new builds rise by 33%

North East property market defies national trends as new builds rise by 33%

06/05/2025
North East property market defies national trends as new builds rise by 33%
6 Top Tips for Choosing a Surveyor

6 Top Tips for Choosing a Surveyor

16/04/2025
6 Top Tips for Choosing a Surveyor
The Role of Conveyancing When Buying a Property with a Gifted Deposit

The Role of Conveyancing When Buying a Property with a Gifted Deposit

16/04/2025
The Role of Conveyancing When Buying a Property with a Gifted Deposit
Liverpool Echo

Property expert on how to nail 'make or break' room that can attract or deter buyers in an instant

15/04/2025
Property expert on how to nail 'make or break' room that can attract or deter buyers in an instant
Bristol Live

Property expert on how to 'unlock potential' of most important room in your house

15/04/2025
Property expert on how to 'unlock potential' of most important room in your house
IdealHome

Is it a huge mistake to sacrifice part of your garden for an extension? We asked the pros for their take

11/04/2025
Is it a huge mistake to sacrifice part of your garden for an extension? We asked the pros for their take

How did SAM Conveyancing uncover the flaws of the Help to Buy ISA?

Andrew notably uncovered exclusions within the Help to Buy ISA scheme and worked successfully with Katie Morley at the Telegraph to bring these to the attention of the wider public. His findings resulted in all the main stakeholders of the scheme, from the government to mortgage lenders, reassessing its terms and conditions and giving much-needed clarification to first time buyers. You can read the full story here - How we uncovered the truth behind the Help to Buy ISA