What steps are there to conveyancing, when buying a home?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/18/2021 - 5:38pm

With house purchases continuing to increase , it seems there’s never been a better time to be a part of the housing ladder. Many are already familiar with the ins and outs of moving, but conveyancing is still an often-misunderstood cost. It is a complicated process, with many steps from the initial decision to buy right up until after you’ve moved in. Here are the key steps to the conveyancing process, when buying a house.

Pre-Contract Instruction

The first step takes place when you have chosen your conveyancing solicitors . Here you formally ‘instruct’ your solicitors...

The Pilgrims' Chorus Concert

Event Date: 
20/11/2021 - 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Venue: 
St Margaret's Church, Topsham

In September 2021 members of Exeter Philharmonic Choir, walked the ancient pilgrimage route of St Michael’s Way, from the north Cornish coast to the south, singing as they travelled. Come and hear about this journey and be uplifted by their songs of the soul, from Monteverdi and Haydn to the Soweto Gospel Choir.

Tickets: £5 (under 16s free)

Available from Topsham Bookshop;

online from Ticketsource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/exeterphilchoir/the-pilgrims-chorus/2021-11-20/19:30/t-rmaxz

or on the door.

Cash bar for refreshments.

The team that created FORCE eco-friendly Christmas decorations

Eco-friendly Christmas decorations for FORCE tree

The FORCE Christmas tree in Princesshay will be trimmed with especially eco-friendly decorations this year.

A group of patients who have been supported by FORCE came together at the charity’s Support and Information Centre to create a wonderful array of decorations from recycled materials.

They are ready in time for the big switch-on of Christmas trees representing a host of local charities this Thursday (November 18).

The project was co-ordinated by Rachel Stewart, who makes bespoke jewellery from upcycled materials.

She used the same skills to create the...

Benefits of using a personal trainer

Many people have a tough time getting into the gym and getting a workout done. The boredom, lack of knowledge or skills, and even the expense of going to a personal trainer can be enough to put them off. However, there are benefits that one might not think about.

In this post, we'll discuss some of those benefits, as well as how you can go about finding the right trainer for you.

  • Achieve your health goal with exercise

Whether you want to lose weight , build strength, get in shape, or just get healthier the right kind of exercise is what's going to...

Gone Wild Festival 2022 headliners announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/18/2021 - 7:45am

Nature Valley Gone Wild, the ultimate fun family festival, will return to Powderham Castle in Devon in August 2022.

Created in partnership with Bear Grylls, the festival promises experiences families will never forget including the chance to dance to live music including The Script, All Saints and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, see famous explorers such as Sir Ranulph Fiennes and take part in many exciting outdoor activities.

The festival, sponsored by Nature Valley, raises money for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity, proudly supporting serving and former Royal Marines and their...

STR Logistics Limited is the latest company to join Palletways

Gateway to the South West: STR Logistics joins Palletways

Exeter-based haulage operator, STR Logistics Limited is the latest company to join Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network which is part of JSE-listed Imperial Logistics (Imperial). STR Logistics will operate pallet handling and distribution services across the English Riviera and surrounding areas of Teignmouth and Newton Abbott for Palletways and its customers.

Anthony Quinn, STR joint managing director/owner, said: “Palletways has significant, well-defined domestic and pan-European distribution routes which we know will add value to...

How can Leeds turn their poor form around in the Premier League?

Authored by Frank Parker
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:16pm

The start of the season has been tough for Leeds United. Coming up last season as a breath of fresh air to the Premier League, Marcelo Bielsa’s side simply haven’t been able to replicate the results that saw them defy their relegation odds from Betdaq and sore to the extraordinary heights of a ninth-place finish after a 14-year absence from England’s top flight. The Yorkshire outfit have suffered a dip in form this season, something that needs to be urgently fixed if they are to avoid flirting with a relegation battle.

You only need to look at the likes of Huddersfield Town and...

Manchester United are a ticking time bomb under Ole Gunnar Solskjær — how much longer will he get?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:09pm

It’s fair to say that when Manchester United cruised past Leeds 5-0 on the opening day of the Premier League season, many thought the good times had returned to Old Trafford. There was that feel good factor back around the place, further emphasised by the homecoming of Cristiano Ronaldo, signed unexpectedly after leaving for Real Madrid in 2009.

Losing the Europa League final was a tough blow for United, who had already secured Champions League football due to their league position, but were without a trophy since winning the Europa League in 2017. With a financial war-chest at...

New Eastgate Market launching in Exeter

Three-day weekly market launches in Sidwell Street

Eastgate Market, a brand-new street market for Exeter city centre, is launching on Friday 19th November. The event, running from 2pm – 8pm will see live music, street performers, makers, crafters, and traders in a real celebration of Sidwell and Paris Street.

Following the launch market, Eastgate Market will operate year-round every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 2pm – 8pm and take place on Sidwell Street.

Lottie Stanley, InExeter’s Markets Manager says “We’re thrilled to bring Eastgate Market to Sidwell Street as...

Keeping love alive in the countryside

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 8:45pm

One of the country’s leading family law firms is conducting a survey to find out how farmers keep their relationships alive within their high pressured, hectic lifestyle.

The Family Law Company, who specialise solely in family legal matters are based in the South West and have offices in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, are encouraging farmers and those involved in the industry to get involved in the survey.

The short online survey aims to understand the current pressures affecting the agricultural industry and the impact, if any, that they have on the relationships of...

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