Conveyancing
Top tips for a smooth conveyancing process with Emsleys by Associate Director and Head of Conveyancing, Adam Dawson
They say, moving house can be one of the most stressful times in your life. We all know it is a huge upheaval but the ambition to move to your next home and be able to create the space you and your family can enjoy for years to come,… Read More
Top 3 Government New Build Homebuying Schemes for First Time Buyers for 2022
The property market may feel a bit unpredictable right now, and maybe you’re thinking that buying your first home will be too much of a challenge. However, there are still some great Government schemes to help First Time Buyers,… Read More
Spotted… Interior design inspiration for your home
As the autumn weather sets in across Yorkshire, you may be thinking about updating your home. Each week we value and sell beautiful properties bursting with design inspiration in Crossgates, Garforth, Rothwell, Sherburn in Elmet and the… Read More
‘Generation Buy’: What are 95% mortgages?
During last week’s budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the government will be introducing 95% mortgages from next month. The move will allow first time buyers and home movers to purchase a property with a 5% deposit. Last year Boris… Read More
Another boost for the housing market as Chancellor extends Stamp Duty Holiday
The government announced an extension to the current Stamp Duty holiday during yesterday's Budget – brilliant news for those just starting or currently in the process of buying and/or selling a property! The current nil rate band on… Read More
New Year offer: Lift the lockdown blues
The UK is in a third national lockdown, but house moves can still take place. To save you money on moving over the next few months, we’re offering two great savings. 20% off conveyancing fees* Take 20% off conveyancing fees with our… Read More
New national lockdown: Will house moves still go ahead?
The government has announced a new national lockdown following a public address by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 4th January 2021. The lockdown is expected to be reviewed on 15th February 2021. In contrast to the national lockdown in… Read More
Can I move house during a local lockdown?
The government announced a local lockdown in Leeds on 25th September. Following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday 12th October, Leeds has been placed in Tier Two – households cannot mix indoors and the rule of six applies outdoors. If… Read More
Stamp Duty holiday to boost housing market
The government has announced welcome changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) with immediate effect. The changes will apply until 31st March 2021 and will boost the housing market following the UK's lockdown.Buyers looking to purchase a… Read More
COVID-19: New guidance means house moves and viewings can resume
From Wednesday 13th May, lockdown measures have been eased to allow house moves and property viewings to resume. The news is welcome for the many thousands of people whose moves had been put on hold due to the pandemic. The new guidance… Read More
COVID-19: How will the pandemic affect getting a mortgage?
Yesterday the press reported that the UK mortgage market is in ‘lockdown’. The situation isn’t as clear-cut as the headlines make it out to be – we’re here to allay your concerns and answer your questions. Can I still get a mortgage? At the… Read More
COVID-19: What is the official guidance on moving house during the coronavirus pandemic?
As the country nears the end of its first week in effective ‘lockdown’, the government has issued guidance for those moving house during this difficult period.