Read our property and conveyancing blog posts from the Taylor&Emmet property team.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces wide-ranging reforms to the private rented sector in England. From 1 May 2026, landlords must comply with fundamental changes affecting tenancy structure, possession, rent setting and regulatory compliance. Failure to adapt may expose landlords to increased enforcement action, penalties and difficulty recovering possession. Tenancy Read more…
The majority of properties are currently at the Land Registry, but there is a trend that some rural properties in the countryside aren’t registered. Traditionally properties were bought, transferred or sold through a Conveyance – a legal document that included details of those involved, the description of the land and Read more…
This week is National Conveyancing Week, which aims to raise awareness of the role of conveyancers in the home purchasing process and help recruit new entrants into the industry. Conveyancing is often a misunderstood profession and there are several common misconceptions about it, so the team at Taylor Emmet has Read more…
One of our talented residential property specialists is sharing her knowledge with local law students, to give them first hand insight into life at a busy firm. Taylor&Emmet partner, Sarah Khatib, has been invited to conduct a guest lecture at SHU Law, demonstrating how legal theory is applied in practise. Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. Having explained the search process last month, she now discusses optional checks that may be useful, depending on your circumstances… Other than the standard searches, are you likely to look Read more…
While we’ve been basking in the hot weather this summer, the local property market has been playing it cool. The latest round of UK data shows a fairly consistent picture. If you’re a ‘glass half empty’ sort of person, you might interpret this as a flat market in terms of Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month she explains why solicitors conduct searches and what you get for your money… Why do I need searches carried out on the property I am buying? It is Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah Gaunt is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. After explaining how to take out a Help to Buy loan, this month, she talks about paying it back… How do I let Help to Buy know I want Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah Gaunt is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she demystifies the Help to Buy application process… How do I apply for a Help to Buy mortgage? The Help to Buy scheme will lend you up Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah Gaunt is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she outlines what to expect on completion day and insurance obligations, as well as providing an overview of Help to Buy… What do I need to do Read more…