Ep 335: Why is buying/selling my house taking so long??

Podcast: Medics Money podcast · Medics Money

Opublikowano: 2026-08-04

This week, Cyra (a chartered accountant and doctor) interviews Donna Butler, a technical support solicitor at Talbots Law, about why buying and selling property is so slow and stressful. Donna outlines common transactions (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, buy-to-lets) and explains the behind-the-scenes parties solicitors deal with. She defines core property searches (local authority, water and drainage, environmental) and optional searches (e.g., mining, agricultural), and distinguishes searches from inquiries raised on contract papers, title, forms, and guarantees. Donna explains how solicitors contextualize results, when indemnity insurance is used or unsuitable (e.g., agricultural occupancy restrictions), and that...