Blog: Buying a Property

Under the new ‘Home buying and selling reform’ proposals, first time home buyers could save up to £710 and completion times might be cut by as…

Building Safety Act 2022: What It Means for Your Property Transaction The Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced to improve the safety of residential buildings in the wake of the Grenfell Tower…

Many people are wondering what Labour’s 2024 general election win means for property law, the market and conveyancing. Labour has noted some key areas they are wishing to make…

Conveyancing fraud occurs when fraudsters trick homebuyers into transferring the money for their new home into their bank account, and not that of their solicitor. How does conveyancing fraud happen? Fraudsters…

Living in the North-East, it is well known that we get much more for our money when buying a property than those living further south. Coupled with the rich…

Preserving the value of your leasehold property is essential for all property owners. What is a lease? A lease is a time-limited form of ownership of property. To preserve the value…

What Is a Tyneside Flat? Updated: 9 July 2025 Tyneside flats are a distinctive style of property found predominantly in the North East of England, with origins dating back to the…

The UK Leasehold mess: plans for change The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove has committed to redesigning the UK’s “outdated, feudal” leasehold system of…

House buying is a very exciting and daunting time. At David Gray, we understand the apprehension for a buyer wanting to receive their keys as soon as possible….

Currently over 80% of first time buyers get financial help from their parents in the form of a gifted deposit. It is often the only way young people can…