Blog: 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…

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…

Why are Energy Performance Certificates important in commercial conveyancing? Energy Performance Certificates (“EPCs”) are a vital document for commercial conveyancing and have been required for the sale…

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…

What are disbursements and how much will they cost? You have found your dream home and have contacted your solicitor to get a quote for the conveyancing work.  However, the…