Legal Support with Conveyancing and Mortgages
Whether you are a first-time buyer or have already invested in a portfolio of properties, the legal aspects of buying and selling can be complex. Our experienced conveyancing solicitors are here to help you to negotiate your way through the process.
Residential Conveyancing
Conveyancing simply means the transfer of property. As solicitors, we ensure that contracts are agreed, communicate with the Council or Land Registry as required and manage the transfer of funds. If there are hurdles along the way, such as survey concerns, missing documents or a break in the chain, we are on hand to provide legal advice.
how long does it take?
Time Scales
For any transaction, the timescales are subject to change depending on when your offer is accepted and other factors involved, such as:
Number of parties in the chain
Whether the buyer has a mortgage in place
Whether the buyer requests lease extension for a leasehold property
Whether buyer’s Survey shows up any issues
Any other enquiries by the buyer?
How long do we take?
A typical transaction will take between 12-16 weeks. However, if any of the above apply or there are other factors we need to take into consideration, it may increase the time and additional charges may occur. We will discuss this with you at the earliest opportunity, so you always have a clear picture of how long things are likely to take.
Key stages
With every transaction there are key stages, which may vary according to individual circumstances. They may be as follows:
