Residential Property Conveyancing News & Insight

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8th April 2026

Will I be Taxed on Gifted Money for my House Deposit?

If you’ve ever heard this sentence from a loved one, ‘We’d love to help you with a deposit, but what about getting taxed?’ - you’re not the only one. Read this blog by Conveyancing Executive Elle Granger who answers this common question.

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A Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor

As a Trainee Apprentice Solicitor in our conveyancing team, Izzy Holloway is part of the process that helps keep everything moving smoothly for buyers or sellers. In this blog for National Conveyancing Month, Izzy shares what a typical day can look like for her.

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31st March 2026

What Is A Chain and Why Does It Matter?

If you’re buying or selling a home in England or Wales, you’ll either see property listings state “no onward chain” or be told during viewings “there will be a chain”. In her blog, Licensed Conveyancer, Leah Leech explains how this may impact you.

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18th March 2026

Day in the Life of a Trainee Conveyancer

When I tell people I’m a trainee conveyancer, I am usually met with either a string of questions or the classic nod from someone trying to look like they know what I mean. In my blog I'll be walking you through an average day!

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16th March 2026

How Technology Is Changing Conveyancing

Conveyancing has traditionally been seen as a paper heavy, slow-moving process filled with forms, post, and endless phone calls. Apprentice Solicitor Lucy Mansfield has written a blog looking at how modern technology is reshaping conveyancing.

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12th March 2026

The Difference Between Exchange and Completion

It is easy to get bewildered with the terminology, but Exchange and Completion are very much two different stages with two very different meanings. They are also legally different. Read Conveyancing Executive Kelly Roberts' blog to understand more.

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6th March 2026

Moving house? Don't forget to update your Will.

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