<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Conveyancer Connect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efficient Conveyancing, Transparent Costs]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:16:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Costs of Buying a Property: What Should You Budget For?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've saved your deposit. You've worked out your monthly mortgage payments. You've found a property within budget. Sorted... right? Unfortunately, buying a property comes with quite a few additional costs that are very easy to forget about when you're focused on saving for the deposit. Some are relatively small. Others can run into thousands of pounds. And there's nothing quite like reaching the point where your bank account is already crying and discovering another fee you hadn't budgeted...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/the-hidden-costs-of-buying-a-property-what-should-you-budget-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69b0ccae5507a7b2aa3f94</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:53:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d620da4a466f454981526556619ed008~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Really Need to Get a Survey?]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'll skip the survey. The house looks fine." Sometimes people say this because they're trying to save money. Sometimes it's because the property has recently been renovated. And sometimes it's because they assume the mortgage lender will tell them if there's anything wrong. Unfortunately, that's not quite how it works. While a survey isn't legally required when buying a property, it can be one of the most valuable investments you make during the purchase. Isn't the Mortgage Valuation Enough?...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/do-i-really-need-to-get-a-survey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60751020510c8475e88376</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:49:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3bd46dc3a49e45d897b97d07486147ad~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will I Get Charged for This Email?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A client asked me a question recently that caught me a bit off guard... "Will I get charged for this email?" A few days later, another client asked whether phone calls cost extra. At that point, I started wondering whether there was a secret conveyancing tariff I'd somehow missed: £10 for an email. £15 for a phone call. £25 if you leave a voicemail. £50 if you send an email and then call five minutes later to check I've seen it. Thankfully, no. At least not here. But it did make me realise...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/will-i-get-charged-for-this-email</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55ecda419af4c003fe0f91</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:08:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_426a685575364270555a41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offer Accepted? Here's what happens next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having an offer accepted on a property is an exciting moment!  After weeks of searching, viewings, and negotiations, you've finally found a property you want to call home. However, while it may feel like the hard part is over, the legal process is only just beginning. For many buyers, conveyancing can seem like a bit of a mystery... And I'm not surprised! Nobody teaches you about the process and you just end up finding out by yourself when you go through. There are solicitors, mortgage...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/offer-accpeted-here-s-what-happens-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5280b95c421b82021d3a29</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:57:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e8165589a9884a5e93feb8813b52e0bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling a Shared Ownership Property: What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selling a shared ownership property can be slightly different to selling a traditional freehold or leasehold home. Many shared owners are surprised to discover that there may be additional steps involved, additional parties to deal with, and potentially longer timescales than they expected. That does not mean the process needs to be stressful. Understanding how shared ownership sales work can help you prepare for the transaction and avoid unnecessary delays. How Does a Shared Ownership Sale...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/selling-a-shared-ownership-property-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b56e30299862d0bda900b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:27:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/142e18_d751fa1334254be28c752dbeb4363f2a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Bought a Property at Auction... What Happens Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hammer falls, your bid is accepted, and just like that, you've bought a property. It's an exciting moment, but it is also the point at which many buyers realise they are now working to a very strict deadline. Unlike a traditional property purchase, where there may be weeks or even months between an offer being accepted and contracts being exchanged, buying at auction creates a legally binding contract immediately. So what happens next? Understanding the process after a successful auction...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/i-bought-a-property-at-auction-what-happens-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4765e958a63f48b075da95</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:41:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/142e18_b94f57b64d6f4179889c4ad40195051c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth about Leasehold Properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mention the word "leasehold" and you're likely to hear a few horror stories. Rising ground rents, expensive service charges, difficult management companies, and short leases have all attracted significant media attention over recent years. As a result, many buyers now view leasehold properties with suspicion and some even refuse to consider them altogether. While there are certainly leasehold properties that deserve careful scrutiny, the reality is that not every leasehold property is...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/the-truth-about-leasehold-properties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a421d1169b2dfbbf127dbfe</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:31:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_07457eecb67545e993272da7382b1707~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Property Auctions: Your Guide to Successful Bidding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property auctions can offer exciting opportunities for buyers. It is not uncommon to find properties selling below market value, properties with development potential, or opportunities that may not be available through traditional estate agency channels. However, buying at auction is very different from purchasing a property through the usual conveyancing process. Once the hammer falls, buyers are legally committed to the purchase and must complete within a strict timeframe. Understanding the...]]></description><link>https://www.aimeesummers.co.uk/post/buying-property-at-auction-what-every-buyer-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d0a7672c7d18238cc5a50</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:10:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_8fdc6903a56b4f6888d07dfb63392216~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aimee Summers</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>