Residential conveyancing

Buying or selling a home involves a number of legal procedures known as conveyancing. An average conveyancing transaction takes between six and eight weeks but one small oversight can have huge implications on the timescale of the move and even if it happens at all.You’ll need services of a solicitor or conveyancer at the point of contract exchange, so it's always best to seek professional advice from the outset, to help you uncover and deal with any unpleasant surprises along the way.

Our residential property team will help you through the process. We’re quick and reliable and will handle all the detail so that you don’t have to. Call us now for your free quote or use the enquiry form to get in touch. 

Buying a property

Once you've found the ideal property, we can help you complete the purchase by following these simple stress-free steps:

• Liaison with the seller's solicitor to confirm you are happy with the contract

• Completion of the necessary searches and queries on the property

• Lease checks if the property is leasehold (common when purchasing an apartment) to ensure that management costs and service charges are made clear

• Advice on mortgage applications, offers and the funding procedures that need to be in place when buying a home

• Managing the signing and exchanging of contracts

• A short-term holding account for all monies and transfers of the purchase balance upon completion 

• Co-ordinating the registration of your title to the property at the Land Registry

Stamp duty

Stamp duty is a property tax which varies depending on the value of the property. This is an additional fee within the conveyancing process and is one that is often overlooked.

According to current government thresholds, stamp duty payments are as follows:

• Properties valued at £0-£125,000 = 0% of the overall value

• Properties valued at £125,001-£250,000 = 1%

• Properties valued at £250,001-£500,000 = 3%

• Properties valued at £500,001+ = 4%

Selling a home

We’re all aware of the recent turns in the property market, where property values have fluctuated and homebuyers struggled to raise the finances to continue in the property chain. With a recovery in sight, and transactions on the up, you’ll want to get the best out of the sale of your property or home.

• Preparation and management of your contract, including help in listing the fixtures and fittings

• Liaison with the Land Registry if Title information isn't available

• Regular contact with the buyer's solicitor to quickly solve queries that may delay the sale