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How did the housing market in 2023 impact buyer trends and patterns? Our internal statistics show the true picture. Looking back at 2023, we saw huge ups and downs in...

Conspiracy Solicitor delve into the latest drug offences statistics in England and Wales from the Office for National Statistics to understand the patterns we’re seeing for drug crime outcomes in...

Protocol forms are a set of standardised forms created by the law society and used by solicitors during the buying and selling of residential property in England and Wales. The...

Daniel Chard, Partner at Bird & Co, explores his predictions for the housing market and what property trends will be popular in 2024. The housing marketing is an ever-changing beast,...

If you are caught with cocaine, the legal consequences can be severe. A cocaine possession charge is a criminal offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, as cocaine is...

Purchasing a new build home is an exciting prospect, promising modern amenities and a fresh start. However, the process of conveyancing for new build properties can be very different from...

As Halloween looms, Bird & Co beckons the brave home seekers to explore haunted realms across the UK, where properties await their fearless potential owners… To celebrate Halloween this year,...

Researchers at Bird & Co wanted to investigate the types of properties people in the UK were most interested in, to get a better sense of the market over the...

In the conveyancing process, indemnity insurance is a protective policy that safeguards against potential legal issues arising from property transactions. It covers a variety of concerns, such as missing documentation,...

If you are purchasing a property, or selling one, the likelihood is that you’ll want to move through the process as quickly as possible. Conveyancing processes are not always straight...

Conveyancing enquiries are questions asked to learn more about a property during a sale. Also known as pre-contract enquiries, they refer to a series of questions raised by the buyer’s...

Bird & Co’s new first time buyer home deposit calculator shows the cities where singles and couples have the most hope of buying a home. Our new mortgage deposit calculator...

Edward Neil Hamilton 1936 – 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the death, on 28th June 2023, of Edward Neil Hamilton, a Consultant Solicitor at the Firm....

If you are dealing with property, for example, buying, selling, transferring ownership or remortgaging, you will need a conveyancing solicitor to act for you. Here, we take a look at...

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership. It involves several stages including property searches, drafting and exchanging contracts and registering the transfer with the Land Registry. Conveyancers, typically...

  Discover if your desired destination ranks among the UK’s top 10 most sought-after counties… Bird & Co has uncovered the UK’s most sought-after locations, having analysed June 2021 net...

One of the most significant financial commitments that a person can make in their lifetime is to purchase a home. For the majority of people, this purchase is only made...

A study conducted by researchers at Bird & Co has identified the European countries most frequently searched on Google by UK residents looking to relocate overseas. For some time, residents...

In light of National Conveyancing Week, conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, have carried out search engine research to answer the UK’s most common conveyancing queries. Launched to boost the profile...

Drug trafficking offences are incredibly serious, and as such, the associated penalties and charges can be substantial. Those who are facing drug trafficking charges will require the support of an...

Possession with intent to supply (PWITS) is one of the most serious drug offences you can be charged with. In many instances, being found guilty of possession with intent to...

Conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, put ChatGPT to the test to see if it can answer the most common first-time buyer queries accurately, in place of a conveyancing solicitor. Looks...

We took a look at our internal client href=”tel:01476591711″>01476 591711. Alternatively, head to our website, at birdandco.co.uk, for a conveyancing quote. We look forward to helping you buy your dream...

Given that the cultivation of cannabis is an illegal offence, it stands to reason that being caught with a ‘grow house’ by the police could result in serious penalties. The...

Possession with intent to supply is a serious charge, and if you’ve been accused, it’s vital that you seek the support of an expert solicitor. Drug laws can be complex—especially...

Daniel Chard, Partner at Bird & Co, explores his predictions for the housing market in 2023. 2022 has been a turbulent year for the property market, with house prices rising...

County lines drug offences are incredibly serious, and anyone convicted can expect to face severe penalties. That being said, the exact punishment someone could receive if they are arrested for...

In the UK, the law on growing cannabis is strict. If you are caught growing or cultivating cannabis, you could be subject to a criminal investigation, which may result in...

If you have never previously committed a drug offence, you may understandably be concerned about the potential of facing jail time upon conviction. While in many cases jail time is...

The sentencing guidelines for drug offences vary depending on how serious the charges are for each individual case. For example, simple charges for ‘possession’ of controlled drugs typically carry more...