Why You Need a Will (and Why You Need a Wills and Probate Solicitor to Help You With It)
No one likes to think about dying, but it’s a fact of life and it will come to us all in the end. When your time comes, having a will ensures that your property, possessions and money pass onto the people you want them to. A will gives you the peace of mind that those […]
Dividing Property Ownership With a Declaration of Trust
With rising property prices leaving many first time buyers needing financial help, and declining marriage rates removing traditional financial protections, property ownership is becoming more and more complex every year. This is why a declaration of trust from your local Lancaster solicitors is so important. By clearly setting out each party’s share of the property, […]
The Benefits of Voluntary Registration Through Property Solicitors
If you own property or land that has not been registered with the Land Registry, then there are several advantages to voluntarily registering that land. The experienced team of property solicitors at Holdens Law can help you through this process to formally register your ownership and establish the boundaries of your property. What is land […]
What Searches Does Your Local Property Solicitor Undertake?
For most people, buying a home is the largest purchase they will ever make. Yet most of us choose a property based on just one or two viewings of around fifteen minutes each. That’s why the searches your local property solicitor undertakes are so important. Your viewing gives you a ‘feel’ for what it would […]
How Local Property Solicitors Can Help First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home is an exciting landmark in your life, but it can also feel incredibly intimidating. You’ll be entering an unfamiliar world, full of technical terms, and making financial decisions on a scale you’ve never dreamed of before. There’s never been a more important time to have expert, informed local property solicitors on […]
Key Parts of Your Purchase With a Local Property Solicitor
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving up to a bigger home as your family grows, or downsizing to something more manageable now the kids have grown and gone, finding the perfect property is an exciting time. Chances are you’ve been scouring the property portals for months and are on first name terms with all your […]
The Steps to Your Home Sale with a Local Property Solicitor
So, you’ve decided to sell your home and move on to something bigger or smaller, something more luxurious or something simpler to manage. It’s an exciting decision to make, but you need to be prepared to wait a while for those dreams to come to fruition. From the day you decide to sell your home […]
Understanding Your Conveyancing Solicitor
Property conveyancing can feel quite complicated and daunting, especially if it’s your first home purchase. That’s why, here at Holdens Law in Lancaster and Kendal, we do everything we can to make things as simple and straightforward as possible. Your conveyancing solicitor will explain everything, step by step. They will make sure you always know […]
A Simple Guide to Property Conveyancing
The property conveyancing process can feel quite daunting and complicated for many people when they’re buying or selling a home. And with most people both buying and selling at the same time, it can feel twice as tough. The excitement of finding a buyer, and the thrill of finding your new home, have to be […]
Using Property Solicitors to Change the Ownership of a Property
We recently discussed why you need property solicitors for a remortgage even though you’re not moving house. This is not the only time you may need the services of the Holdens Law conveyancing team when you’re not selling your home. You also need a property solicitor if you want to change the names on your title deed […]