Conveyancing

Managing your seller's expectations

Communication with the seller is important!

Written by Millie
Updated over a week ago

My mortgage offer is about to expire, what do I do?

Your Generation Home mortgage offer is valid for 180 days. Read more about what to do if this is expiring.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common. How would you like to own your home?

This may not be something you’ve considered, but how you would like to own your home (legally) is an important consideration.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

What is a Deed of Trust & The Generation Home Agreement?

A deed of trust is used to protect money in property. The Generation Home Agreement is like a deed of trust, protecting finances. Read more.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Completing on a Generation Home mortgage.

Written by Millie
Updated over a week ago

Independent Legal Advice

What do I need to know about ILA?

Written by Millie
Updated over a week ago

What's the difference between the lender and the solicitor?

Who can help with what?

Written by Alison
Updated over a week ago

What is conveyancing? Discover the conveyancing process

What is conveyancing? Home conveyancing 101 - find out more about the process, including what a conveyancer does and your local searches.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

What are searches?

Searches are various checks completed by your conveyancer and will pick up any problems with your property.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Conveyancers requesting documents

Why do conveyancing solicitors request the same documents as Generation Home?

Written by Millie
Updated over a week ago

Proof of deposit funds: what counts as proof?

What is a proof of deposit for a mortgage? What evidence can be used? Learn about documents and bank statements to prove your deposit funds.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Why do property purchases fall through?

House purchases fall through, and it's worth managing your expectations until the keys to your new home are handed over. Find out more.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

What is Gazumping?

Gazumping is when the seller accepts a higher offer from another buyer on the property you are in the process of buying.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

What is exchange and completion?

Here’s what you need to know! Read our guide on exchange and completion below.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

When do I receive title deeds to my property?

Because everything is held electronically now at the Land Registry, you won't receive title deeds in the traditional sense upon completion.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Who can join the Generation Home conveyancing panel?

Written by Millie
Updated over a week ago

What is dual representation?

What does this mean and how does it differ from separate representation?

Written by Millie
Updated over a week ago

Generation Home’s conveyancing panel

View Generation Home’s conveyancing panel here.

Written by Millie
Updated over a week ago

I'm a first-time buyer, but my partner isn't. If we buy together, what does this mean for Stamp Duty?

You will both be named on the property deeds, so this will not be classed as a first time buyer purchase.

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago