Help & Advice

It’s fair to say that the current economic turmoil caused by the Coronavirus, COVID:19, has overshadowed a lot of the run-up to the March budget. Experts had, for some time, been hotly [...]

Mortgage Payment Protection If you found yourself unable to work due to an illness, injury or redundancy, chances are you’d struggle to make your monthly mortgage payments. If you have mortgage [...]

Should you remortgage? Taking out a new mortgage on a property you already own is known as remortgaging. Why should you remortgage? There are plenty of good reasons to take this step – and [...]

Equity release: The fastest growing sector in the mortgage market What is equity release? Equity release provides homeowners over the age of 55 with the option to release money from their home. [...]

With the rise of digital property services, many buyers and sellers are asking the question: is online conveyancing better than using a traditional solicitor?

If you’re buying a flat or researching property ownership, you might have come across the term commonhold. But what is it, and how does it compare to traditional leasehold?

If you’re buying or selling a home in the UK this year, one of the first questions you’ll ask is simple: how long does conveyancing take in 2026?

Everything you need to know about Freehold and Leasehold properties before you make an offer.

As property prices continue to increase, many prospective homeowners face the difficult task of saving for a deposit. 

You've had your offer accepted on your dream home. This is the first big milestone in the home-buying process, find out what comes next.

A known issue is something all property owners need to be aware of when selling their home, failing to highlight it could result in being prosecuted. Here's our guide to find out more.

What is a property chain and how can you manage one when buying and/or selling a home? Read our guide to find out how.

Read our guide to find out what ID and money checks are and why they're necessary when buying and/or selling a home.

Whether you're buying a property for the first time or perhaps you're looking to more home - take a look at our guide on the benefits of buying a new-build property.

Take a look at our guide to find out how long it could take to move and whether you could be in your new home by Christmas.

Buying a property off-plan can be slightly different than buying an older home. At Enact conveyancing, we've listed our top tips on what to check to ensure you don't miss a trick with your [...]

Here we reveal the 11 most expensive neighbourhoods to buy a property in Yorkshire. Read our guide to find out how you can seek out affordable homes in expensive areas.

A known issue is something all property owners need to be aware of when selling their home, failing to highlight it could result in being prosecuted. Here's our guide to find out more.

For first-time buyers it's not just a deposit they will need to save up for - there are several other costs that have to be paid ahead of moving into your first home.

When the Chancellor announced an extension to the current stamp duty holiday, it came as a sigh of relief for not only house buyers but industry professionals including conveyancers.

As a buyer, once you’ve finally completed and have the keys to your new home, one of the first things you’ll want to do is relax and enjoy it. The last thing you’d want is to discover nasty [...]

If you’re buying a property where the seller or agent have highlighted the presence of Japanese knotweed, or if it’s something that a property survey has uncovered as part of a survey, you should [...]

The Right to Buy scheme is a fantastic way to purchase your first home. However, if you are new to the property ladder, you may not be aware of what makes you eligible to qualify for Right to Buy [...]

What kind of survey do you need? Having a property survey done is one of the most important steps on the journey to homeownership. Your home is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, so [...]

If you’ve decided to purchase your council-owned property and want to take advantage of the Right to Buy government scheme, this will help you to own your own home at a reduced price. However, [...]

The Right to Buy scheme gives council tenants the option of owning their own home at a greatly reduced rate, helping thousands of people to get on the property ladder. Nonetheless, like any major [...]

Saving for your first home? Labour’s proposed scheme could ease the deposit hurdle. Here’s how it could work.

If you’re buying a flat or researching property ownership, you might have come across the term commonhold. But what is it, and how does it compare to traditional leasehold?

In this guide we will break down the conveyancing process step-by-step, explaining who is involved and what you can expect at each stage.

Property chains are very common in the housing market within England and Wales. In this guide we will explain what a chain is and how it can affect your move.

Everything you need to know about Freehold and Leasehold properties before you make an offer.

With interest rates dropping and minimum income requirements relaxing, the journey to getting on the property ladder is looking more achievable than it has in recent years.

As property prices continue to increase, many prospective homeowners face the difficult task of saving for a deposit. 

You've had your offer accepted on your dream home. This is the first big milestone in the home-buying process, find out what comes next.

Get the latest snapshot of the UK's housing market with our latest article.