Sadly, mortgage and property fraud are on the increase. Did you know that your property can be fraudulently sold or re-mortgaged without your knowledge? Several factors can make your property more at risk of fraud than another. These include:
- Rental properties
- Empty properties
- Owners living overseas
- Unregistered properties
There are steps you can take to protect your property from fraud and the Land Registry have produced a really helpful video which shows you how.
Moving house can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. Whatever the nature of your conveyancing transaction, at Harold Stock & Co Solicitors we aim to remove the stress by making the process transparent, informative and swift. If you are thinking of buying or selling a property, contact us for a no obligation quote on 01457 835597.
