BES Legal Solicitors

BES Open 5th Office in Walsall, West Midlands

We are pleased to announce that BES Legal Limited has launched its fifth office with the opening of a new branch in Walsall, West Midlands. The branch which opened on the 8th July is located at 29-30 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DG. The last year has seen a rapid growth of BES Legal Limited, with …

The Conveyancing Process – Buying and Selling

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The process of moving home can seem complex and stressful. We have created these straightforward guides to help you understand the process of buying and/or selling, and prepare you for your future property transaction. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The Conveyancing Selling Process [/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”0″ images=”833,834″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]You can also download a PDF copy here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The Conveyancing Buying …

Gifted Deposits and How It Can Affect You.

A gifted deposit is any amount that somebody (usually the bank of Mum or Dad) gives a home buyer towards their deposit or gifts them the entire deposit. More and more people are relying on gifted deposits to get a mortgage, but what does this mean for you? Here at BES Legal Limited, we ask …

Stamp Duty cut for shared ownership buyers in 2018 Budget

Last October, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced plans to correct an anomaly from his previous Budget by cutting Stamp Duty for first-time buyers of shared ownership properties worth up to £500,000. It was also announced by the Chancellor that the relief will be applied retrospectively from his previous Budget (November 2017) to shared ownership properties bought …

Radon Gas: What is Radon Gas and how does it affect you?

Countless homeowners may be completely unaware that their area is affected by Radon gas. The first time that many people hear about Radon is if they are planning to buy or sell a home and it is located in a designated radon affected area. This guide is intended to help you understand Radon gas and …

Japanese Knotweed: What To Do And What Not To Do

Japanese Knotweed is prevalent in many areas of the UK. What should you do if you discover Japanese Knotweed on your property? How do you make sure a property you are buying isn’t affected?  Here are some helpful pointers to make sure you are clear on how to handle this inconvenient invader. What is Japanese …

10 Legal Terms First-Time Buyers Should Know

Buying a property is an exciting time however it can be stressful too, especially when you are a first-time buyer. The number of factors involved in purchasing your first home can feel overwhelming. To ensure important information is understood, it is important that as a first-time buyer, you are familiar with some of the legal …

Declaration of Trust

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding written agreement which records the financial arrangement and confirms the proportions in which two or more individuals own a property, and/or anyone else who has a financial interest in the property. A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding agreement, so those involved must honour the terms …