Residential Conveyancing Solicitors
At Roger James, Clements and Partners our property specialists can help you with all the legal and administrative work associated with transferring the ownership of land or buildings from one person to another, as well as a variety of other property-related transactions including re-mortgaging and transfer of equity.
The stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances.
If you are buying or selling a house, we recognise that this can be a very stressful time, our conveyancing team are committed to doing all that we can to ensure that your move is as stress free as possible. We are experienced professionals who understand the importance of responding promptly and meeting proposed deadlines.
How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move into your house will depend on several factors. The average process takes between 10-12weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are a first-time buyer, purchasing a property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 10-12 weeks. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 16-24 weeks. In such a situation additional charges would apply.
The stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances.
However, below is the generic process:
- Take your instructions and give you initial advice.
- Advise you on contract documentation.
- Conduct searches with the appropriate bodies.
- Obtain planning documents if required.
- Communicate with your seller’s solicitor.
- Give you advice on all documents and information received.
- Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you.
- Send final contract to you for signature.
- Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
- Exchange contracts.
- Arrange for all monies needed to be received from the lender and you.
- Complete purchase
- Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
- Deal with application for registration at Land Registry.
We have excellent knowledge and a good working relationship with several financial advisors and estate agents in the local area. For most property transactions, we will be able to provide you with a highly competitive fixed fee quotation setting out the fee in advance.
To see fees payable please use our on-line Conveyancing Calculator or for a free no obligation quotation, please contact our conveyancing team by email, telephone 01633257844, or using our enquiry form.