An Introduction to Real Estate Law
There has been some good news for the property market in recent weeks. The BBC has reported recently that the housing market in the UK is seeing something of a ‘meaningful recovery’ with a rise in mortgage lending. It has also been estimated that the total value of all homes in Britain increased by 57 billion this year to 5.963 trillion. Though the property market has seen some stagnant periods in recent years, thousands of transactions are completed every year with individuals and businesses alike buying, selling and renting houses, flats, offices and buildings. Whether you are part of a business looking for new office space or simply an individual looking for a new home it is important to use the services of a solicitor or law firm that specialises in property or real estate law.
Why is it useful to engage the services of a real estate law solicitor? Isn’t an estate agent all you need? The trouble with estate agents, from a buyer’s point of view, is that an estate agent’s main obligation is to the seller not the buyer. As a buyer it is important to get advice from someone who …