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How long does conveyancing take in 2026?
Conveyancing, the legal process of transferring property ownership, typically takes 12 to 16 weeks for a freehold purchase and 16 to 22 weeks for leasehold. But those averages hide huge variation. Some transactions complete in 8 weeks; others drag past 6 months. Understanding what affects the timeline puts you in control of the parts you can influence.
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How much does it cost to move house in 2026?
The headline costs of moving house, stamp duty, solicitor fees, removals, are well known. But the true cost is usually £2,000 to £4,000 more than people expect because of the costs nobody mentions until you are already committed. On a £300,000 purchase, expect to spend £8,000 to £15,000 in total moving costs, depending on whether you are a first-time buyer and how far you are moving.
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What to do when you move into a new house: the first 72 hours
You have the keys. The van is outside. The temptation is to start unpacking, but the first 72 hours set the tone for everything that follows. Do the right things in the right order and you avoid the most common new-homeowner mistakes: missed meter readings that cost you hundreds, insurance gaps, and the slow creep of admin that haunts you for months.
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Renter rights in England: what your landlord must do (and what you can do if they don't)
Most renters in England do not know their full legal rights, and most landlords are not trying to break the rules, they just do not know them either. This guide covers the six core rights every renter should understand, what happens when they are breached, and the practical steps to enforce them without burning the relationship.
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