We are pleased to have had another successful year at the LFS Conveyancing Awards; this time by one of our Conveyancers winning the Best Individual Conveyancer of the Year Award. It is a well deserved award and an indication of our staff’s continuous dedication and hard work.
Cook Taylor Woodhouse makes shortlist in National Customer Service Awards for conveyancers Cook Taylor Woodhouse the South East/Kent based conveyancing firm has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients by The ESTAS, the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. The ESTAS Group which highlights the best firms for customer […]
We are pleased to announce that following last year’s success as the Best Regional Conveyancing Firm for London & South East we have again been shortlisted for the Best Regional Conveyancing Firm for London & South East Award 2018 and also for the Most Innovative Use of Technology Award 2018 .
Substantial changes in Stamp Duty payable by house buyers in Wales have been announced. Although the changes will, according to the Welsh Government, mean that nine out of ten buyers will pay the same or less than they do at the moment, there will be big winners and losers. In Wales, Land Transaction Tax will […]
We have just released a great new mobile phone app for property matters that puts us ahead of other conveyancers. Every new client will now be able to download for free and use our app to give them instant access to their matter and receive instant updates. The Property Portal allows us to continue to […]
The average house price in the UK is £226,000. Compare this to the average salary of £27,000 and it’s easy to see why so many young people think that it is impossible to buy a home without a partner. Even when you take into account that the average starter home is £183,000, it is still […]
A Will is the best possible way to ensure that your assets are distributed precisely to your wishes after you pass away. Nonetheless, there are a number of different factors which can allow for a Will to be challenged. The main reason is a ‘lack of testamentary capacity’ – in other words, challenging whether the […]
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, you will come across a lot of terminology. Conveyancers are dealing with property transactions on a regular basis, but most people don’t move too often so it can be a bit overwhelming. Here is a list of some of the more common documents you are likely to encounter: […]
Everyone at some time or other fears death in some way. It’s perfectly normal and natural. We might worry about wanting to see our children grow up and wanting to have achieved our goals. It is also common to be concerned about ensuring that we have looked after our loved ones in the event of […]
Cook Taylor Woodhouse has been named Regional Conveyancing firm of the year for London and South East at the Law Firm Services National Conference and Conveyancing Awards for 2017. This is a great achievement and a good reflection of our staff’s continuous hard work and commitment.