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5 Star Friday: “Something We Honestly Didn’t Expect to Be Possible”

Katie — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:52:29 +0000

This week, we are sharing an incredible review for Amy and the team, who managed a simultaneous sale and new build purchase in just 5.5 weeks from instruction. With a developer deadline to work towards and no room for delay, Amy and her team delivered a result that exceeded even their client’s own expectations. Completion […]

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Searches on New Build Homes: What’s Different?

Katie — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:26:38 +0000

Searches on a new build cover the same core areas as any home purchase: local authority, drainage and water, and environmental, but they do a slightly different job. Because your home may not be built yet, your solicitor also checks that planning permission is in order, that the roads and sewers will be taken over […]

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5 Star Friday: “The Complete Opposite of What You Hear”

Katie — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we are sharing a fantastic review for Emma and her team. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions most people will ever make, and having the right legal team in your corner makes all the difference. From the very first interaction through to completion, the experience was everything a property purchase […]

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My property search results flagged a problem: What are my options?

Katie — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

If your property searches have flagged a problem, you have six main options before exchange of contracts: raise further enquiries with the seller, commission a specialist report, take out indemnity insurance, renegotiate the purchase price, ask the seller to fix the issue, or withdraw from the purchase. Most flagged search results are resolved without the […]

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5 Star Friday: “Four Weeks From Start to Finish. Five Stars Simply Aren’t Enough”

Katie — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:33:46 +0000

This week, we are sharing an incredibly heartfelt review for Billy and the PLS New Build Team, who completed a new build purchase in just four weeks. Behind this transaction is not just an impressive turnaround, it is a fresh start, a new chapter, and a family getting the keys to the home they had […]

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What Happens After Searches Come Back? Searches to Exchange Explained

Katie — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The transition from searches coming back to exchanging contracts is often smoother than buyers expect. How quickly it happens depends on what the searches reveal, how promptly the seller’s side answers enquiries, whether your mortgage offer is in place, and the rest of the chain. With everything lined up, this stage can move quickly. Searches returning […]

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5 Star Friday: “What Could Have Been a Stressful Process Felt Like an Amazing Experience”

Katie — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we are sharing a glowing review for Joshua Randles, who guided a client through their home purchase from start to finish with brilliant communication, efficiency, and a level of care that turned what can often be a stressful experience into something genuinely enjoyable. “We honestly couldn’t recommend Joshua Randles highly enough! From start […]

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Property Search Jargon Buster: Conveyancing Terms Every First-Time Buyer Should Know

Katie — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Conveyancing comes with a language of its own, and for first-time buyers, it can feel like everyone else has a phrasebook you don’t. This jargon buster explains the most common terms you’ll hear during the searches stage of buying a home, in plain English. What are property searches? Property searches are legal checks your solicitor […]

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5 Star Friday: “My Case Was in Very Capable Hands From Start to Finish”

Katie — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we are sharing a fantastic review for Lisa, who guided a client through the conveyancing process with professionalism, patience, and a level of care that left a lasting impression. From clear communication to meticulous attention to detail, Lisa delivered exactly the kind of experience every client at PLS deserves. “We had an excellent […]

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Exchange vs Completion Practical Guide for First-Time Buyers

Katie — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Exchange of contracts is the point at which buying a house becomes legally binding: signed contracts are swapped and you pay your deposit. Completion is the day the remaining money is transferred, you legally transfer ownership, and you collect the keys. Before exchange, either party can walk away without penalty; after exchange, pulling out means […]

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