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The exchange of contracts is one of the final stages of buying or selling a house and makes the transaction legally binding. Many people find this process stressful, as it...

Being a landlord is an investment that can offer good returns, but it can also get expensive when something goes wrong. This can quickly eat into your profits and even...

Getting your conveyancing right is essential when buying or selling property. It ensures that the sale is progressed properly, that all your legal obligations have been correctly taken care of...

When buying or selling a home, you will need to use a conveyancer or conveyancing solicitor to take care of the legal side of things for you. This ensures that...

When a single person owns a property, that person is the sole proprietor, or sole legal owner. If two or more people own property together, they are co-owners. There are...

Moving house can be exceedingly stressful at the best of times. A house move with children, particularly young children can be even more challenging. Our top tips for moving house...

The one thing buy-to-let landlords value above all else is a good, long-term tenant who looks after your property and pays their rent on time. Trying to find new tenants...

Renting out a property can be a great source of income. But if you’re just starting out as a landlord, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the responsibilities it entails....

If you’re looking to buy a property, you will almost certainly have heard the terms ‘freehold’ and ‘leasehold’ being mentioned. They are important definitions to be aware of – essentially,...

No one can deny the unique charm of a period property. It’s why they’ve maintained their enormous level of popularity over the decades: they’re full of character, and owning a...

There’s a lot to be said for setting your sights on a brand new house. Energy efficient, designed for modern living, rooms fitted out to your specification; a new-build certainly...

In recent years a particularly nasty scam has cropped up. It has on some occasions brought financial disaster for unwitting people who are in the process of purchasing a property,...

Putting your foot on the property ladder may seem daunting. After all, buying a home is one of the most significant financial commitments you will make in your life. Getting...

The beginning of the new financial year marked the day that major tax changes affecting Buy-To-Let investors came into force. When the tax changes were originally announced in 2016, landlords...

Have your children flown the nest or perhaps your current property has far too much space. Downsizing could be for you. Downsizing provides numerous advantages, especially for those who make...

This coming Wednesday, our very own Susan Burton will be appearing on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio Sussex and Radio 5 Live following the launch event of the book that shares...

In the 2015 Budget, former Chancellor, George Osborne announced that tax relief available to private landlords would be severely curtailed. Tighter restrictions were also imposed on the wear and tear...

Whether it is a shop, factory, office space or warehouse, a solid commercial premises lease is an essential prerequisite to the ongoing success of many businesses. If your lease is...

Here at Bird & Co Solicitors we are more than happy to speak to you about an accident. We offer a free initial consultation either by phone or in person...

Bird & Co Solicitors LLP are delighted to welcome you to our new website. This is the firm’s fourth website, offering an improved user experience across mobile devices, tablets and...

Taking steps towards buying your first home is a hugely exciting time, not to mention the wonderful achievement of making that significant investment in your future. Many people dream of...

When you’ve made the decision to move on from your current home, you’ll know there’s a lot to get organised. This can be daunting, especially if you’re searching for your...

If you are buying a house, it is important to obtain as much information as possible to ensure that you are making a sound investment. This is where conveyancing searches...

As we all know, technology is changing the way we live our lives at a rapid pace. But did you know it is even changing the way we buy and...

We all know moving house is no small feat. At Bird & Co, it’s our job to take the legal process of a house transaction through to a successful completion....

Acquiring the keys to your new home can be an exciting time and calls for celebration. You’ve worked long and hard to get to this place; years of saving, months...

If you’ve started looking into buying or selling a property, it’s likely that you’ll have heard a couple of different terms: conveyancing solicitor, licensed conveyancer… same thing, right? Not quite....

We’ve been involved in many of the recent prosecutions for major conspiracies in the Midlands and nationwide: Operation Breadbun Conspiracy Solicitor advocate Chris Milligan was instructed by a large Nottingham...

Bird & Co Conspiracy Solicitors recently acted for the defence in an enormous railway metal theft case. The defendants targeted cabling at Network Rail installations all over the midlands, causing...

Conspiracy solicitors were involved in a Conspiracy To Murder case involving what the press deemed “The Family From Hell”. The body of a young female was found in the extensive parkland grounds...