The Right to Buy scheme is not a new concept and has been around from 1980. However, some may still not be aware of what the scheme allows secure tenants of councils to do and the scheme may not last forever.

The Ramsdens Conveyancing team often get approached by clients that are wanting to gift property to their children or other relatives. It is important to understand the effects of gifting property, especially if the property is your main residence. The team have set out some points to consider before giving property away.

During the conveyancing process of buying and selling a house you will often hear the words “exchange of contracts” and “completion” but what does this mean? Karen James from our Conveyancing departments explains.

Mortgage offers can be long and complicated documents, but as you are likely to be paying them off for years, it is essential that you check the small print carefully. Karen James, Partner and Head of the Residential Conveyancing team at Ramsdens discusses what you should look for before you sign!

With the risk of flooding becoming an increasing problem for property owners, Karen James from our residential conveyancing team looks at the importance of carrying out a flood risk search when purchasing a new property.

We’re delighted to announce we were Highly Commended at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards last night for ‘Best Use of Technology’.

We are delighted to announced that that we have been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards, which is now celebrating its 20th year.

Ramsdens Solicitors LLP are members of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). The CQS was launched in 2011 and allows conveyancing practices to show that they “follow best practice, meet the required standards of technical expertise and client service and are able to satisfy regulators, lenders and insurers”.