Why PLS?
Working with our customers
Whether you are buying your first home, moving up the ladder or restructuring your assets, we are the law firm for you.
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Working with First Time Buyers
Almost 50% of our work is with first time buyers from all across the UK and we have one of the largest new build departments in the country.
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Part Exchange Experts
We have a dedicated Part Exchange Team working closely with the major housebuilders and working to tight timescales, from 28 days from reservation to exchange.
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Portal
24/7 access is available to our PLS Portal via PC, tablet, or smartphone and is also available to download as an App. Customers have full access to their case file and can complete, sign and submit documents instantly. Updates can also be accessed by housebuilders.
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Shared Ownership Advice
Shared Ownership provides an opportunity to purchase a share in a new build or resales property and is an alternative to renting and to those who are unable to buy on the open market.
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First Homes Scheme Advice
The First Homes Scheme is a blossoming government initiative that provides discounted new-build homes to first-time buyers in England.
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7 min readShared Ownership Explained: Your 2026 Glossary
Shared ownership is a government-backed scheme that lets you buy a share of a home, usually between 10% and 75%, and pay subsidised rent on the rest to a housing association. Because your deposit is based on the share you’re buying rather than the full property price, it’s often cheaper and more achievable than a...
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1 min read5 Star Friday: “7 Weeks From First Contact to Moving In”
This week, we are sharing a fantastic review for Lauren, who managed a returning client through their second move with PLS Solicitors. With a completion achieved in just seven weeks and a process described as fast, smooth, and completely bump free, this one really does speak for itself. “Amazing solicitors, we have used them for...
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4 min readWhat is Staircasing in Shared Ownership? Is It Worth It?
One of the biggest advantages of shared ownership is that you don’t have to stay at your initial share forever. As your finances grow, you can buy more of your home over time through a process called staircasing. This means gradually increasing the percentage you own until, if you choose, you reach 100% ownership. But staircasing isn’t automatic, and it isn’t always the right move...
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