United Kingdom: Conveyancing

Research shows nearly a third of recent sellers have experienced gazundering due to market downturns, while fierce competition leads to gazumping in some areas. Both practices, although legal, can be mitigated by reducing the time between offer and exchange, conducting due diligence, and having proactive legal support.

In today's housing market, purchasing a home with a partner or friend is common. A Declaration of Trust, often overlooked, is crucial for documenting each person's financial contributions and ownership shares, preventing future disputes and protecting investments.

Amongst the terms most likely to strike fear into the heart of a developer, are the phrases "Common Land" and "Town and Village Greens".