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Clarity is a fresh new law firm, offering local and personalised residential conveyancing services to clients.

15/10/2026

Are you entitled to any of these schemes? 🏡

Buying a home is expensive. These schemes exist to help, but not everyone knows they're eligible.

Stamp Duty Relief 😅
If you've never owned a property anywhere in the world, you pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000 of your purchase. On a £300,000 property that's a saving of up to £5,000.

Shared Ownership🤝
Purchase a share of a property, typically between 25% and 75%, and pay rent on the remaining share. Over time you can buy additional shares through a process called staircasing.

First Homes Scheme 🏡
Eligible first time buyers can purchase a property at a minimum discount of 30% below market value. The discount stays with the property when you sell.

Right to Buy 🫵
If you're a secure council or housing association tenant you may have the right to purchase your home at a significant discount based on how long you've been a tenant.

Lifetime ISA 💸
Save up to £4,000 a year and receive a 25% government bonus, up to £1,000 annually, towards your first home purchase. Property price limits and withdrawal rules apply.

Not sure which scheme applies to you or what the legal process looks like? Get in touch, we deal with all of these regularly and we're happy to talk it through.

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12/10/2026

How long is a property chain? 👀

A property chain is a sequence of buyers and sellers whose transactions are all linked. Here's what that actually means and why the length of it affects your move.

What is a property chain? ⛓️‍💥
When you buy a property from someone who is also buying somewhere else, and that seller is also buying, you're in a chain. Everyone depends on everyone else completing at the same time.

How long can a chain be? ⛓️‍💥
There's no fixed limit. A short chain might involve two or three properties. A longer one can involve five, six, or more. The longer the chain the more people need to be ready at the same time… and the more opportunities there are for something to go wrong.

What if I have no chain? ⛓️‍💥
A chain free purchase means either the seller has no onward purchase or the buyer has no property to sell. It removes one layer of dependency, but it doesn't remove the legal process.

How does chain length affect timing? ⛓️‍💥
The transaction can only move as fast as the slowest link. If one party in the chain is waiting on a mortgage offer, a search result, or a delayed solicitor, then everyone waits.

What can you do to keep your part of the chain moving? ⛓️‍💥
Respond to requests quickly. Get your documents together early. Instruct your conveyancer as soon as your offer is accepted. The things within your control matter more than most people realise.

We keep our clients updated on where their transaction sits in the chain at every stage - so you're never left wondering what's happening!

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09/10/2026

We love hearing from our clients. 🧡

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“Megan Scott offered us an excellent service when she completed the transaction of our house sale. She kept us informed throughout the process and kept everything simple and running smoothly. We would highly recommend her.”

This is why we do what we do. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, it means the world to the whole team.

If you've recently completed with us and would like to leave a review, we'd love to hear from you.

07/10/2026

Think conveyancing is just for moving house? Not quite. 👀

There are plenty of property-related legal jobs that don't involve moving house at all.

Here are a few things our team can help with:

🏡 First registration
If your property has never been registered with HM Land Registry, we can help with the process of voluntarily registering it.

This can be particularly relevant for older properties where the original title deeds have been kept for years. Getting the property registered means you don't have to rely on a bundle of very important bits of paper forever.

📝 ID1 forms
An ID1 may be needed to prove your identity for certain property transactions when you're not legally represented.
For example, this can come up with a transfer of equity where there are no funds changing hands. We can witness the form and provide the relevant identity confirmation.

⚖️ Independent Legal Advice
Some property transactions require someone to receive independent legal advice, separate from the solicitor or conveyancer handling the main transaction.

This can apply in situations such as certain company purchases involving a mortgage, or joint borrower, sole proprietor arrangements.

👋 Staircasing
Already own a share of a shared ownership property but want to buy more? That's staircasing.
You can purchase an additional percentage of the property, or potentially work towards owning the whole thing, depending on the terms of your shared ownership agreement.

So, if you're dealing with something property-related and not sure whether you need a conveyancer involved.

It might be worth asking us first. 👀

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05/10/2026

We're hiring. 🎉

That's right, we're growing the Clarity team and we're looking for a passionate, and detail-orientated Paralegal to join our team.

We're a local firm with a big heart and high standards. If that sounds like somewhere you'd thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Take a look here for the job description below to find out more about the role, what we're looking for, and how to apply: https://weareclarity.co.uk/join-our-team/

01/10/2026

Selling a property you've inherited? Here are six things you need to know! 👇

Selling an inherited property is one of the more complex transactions we handle, and it almost always comes at an already difficult time. Here's what the process actually involves.

Probate must be granted first 📝
Before anything can happen legally, the estate usually needs to go through probate. This confirms who has the legal authority to deal with the deceased's assets, including the property. Without it, the property cannot be sold.

How long does probate take? ⏳
It varies. Straightforward estates can move through relatively quickly. More complex ones with multiple assets, disputes between beneficiaries, or a large estate with inheritance tax implications, can take considerably longer. Probate is outside our control but we work around it as efficiently as possible.

The sale itself 🏠
The sale progresses largely like any other: searches, contract, enquiries, exchange, completion. The key difference is that the seller may be less familiar with the property's history, which can slow down the enquiries process.

Capital gains tax, is it relevant? 👀
Potentially. If the property has increased in value between the date of death and the date of sale, capital gains tax may apply on the difference. This is something to discuss with an accountant or tax adviser before you proceed.

Inheritance tax 💵
If the estate is above the inheritance tax threshold, IHT will need to be settled.

We understand that selling an inherited property involves more than just the legal process. We handle these transactions with care, clarity, and as much efficiency as the circumstances allow.

If you need guidance on where to start, we're always happy to talk it through.

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29/09/2026

Exchange is the moment it becomes real.

🧐 Before that — either side can walk away.
🧐 After that — neither side can without consequences.

It's the most important milestone in your transaction. Make sure you understand what it means.

27/09/2026

What is a management company, and what to check before buying a property that has one…

Management companies are increasingly common, particularly on new build estates and in purpose-built flat developments.

Here's what they actually do and what to look out for before you buy:

What is a management company? 👀
A management company is responsible for maintaining and managing shared areas of a development, like communal gardens, car parks, building exteriors, lighting, drainage. They collect service charges from residents to fund this work.

Who runs it? 👀
It depends on the development. Some are run by a professional managing agent appointed by the developer. Others are run by the residents themselves through a resident management company.

What are estate charges? 👀
On freehold estates, you may be asked to pay an estate charge for the maintenance of communal areas even though you own your property outright. Unlike a leasehold service charge, these have historically been harder to challenge. Legislation is improving protections for homeowners but it's an area to understand clearly before you buy.

What do we check? 👀
We request the management company's accounts and inquire about any planned major works, because major works can mean a significant additional charge to residents. We also check whether there are any disputes between residents and the management company, and whether the service charge is being properly administered.

🚩 Red flags to be aware of:
Accounts that haven't been filed. Service charges that have increased significantly year on year. Slow to respond to enquiries. Planned works that haven't been budgeted for.

Questions to ask before you make an offer 👇

What is the current annual service charge? Has it increased recently? Are there any major works planned? Who is the managing agent and what is their reputation locally?

Management companies add a layer of legal and financial complexity that isn't always obvious on a viewing. We look at this carefully on every relevant transaction so you're never caught out after you've moved in. 🧐

25/09/2026

Completion day in three acts...

Act one: the wait.
Act two: the call.
Act three: the keys.

We live for act three. 🧡

23/09/2026

What’s the difference between a freehold and a share of a freehold? 🤷

Most people know the difference between freehold and leasehold. Share of the freehold is less well understood, and it's worth knowing before you buy.

Freehold 🏠
You own the property and the land it sits on outright. No landlord. No ground rent. No lease to worry about.

Leasehold 🏠
You own the property for the length of the lease but not the land beneath it. A landlord owns the freehold and you pay ground rent and service charges accordingly.

Share of freehold 🏠
This is where it gets interesting. You own your individual leasehold property, which is typically a flat, but you also jointly own the freehold of the building with the other flat owners. There is no external landlord. The freeholders manage the building between them.

Why share of freehold is often seen as preferable 👀
No third party landlord means more control over how the building is managed and what you pay for it. Lease extensions are also usually simpler and cheaper to arrange when you own a share of the freehold.

What to check before you buy 📝
How is the freehold company structured? How are decisions made? Are there any disputes between the shareholders? Are the service charge accounts in good order?

These are all things we look at carefully on every share of freehold purchase.

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Milton Keynes
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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http://www.WeAreClarity.co.uk/

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