Why Choose Us ?

Timescales vary depending on the nature of the transaction and the parties involved. A typical purchase may take around 12  weeks. More complex transactions, such as leasehold properties requiring a lease extension, can take between 16  to 20 weeks.

Additional fees may apply where the transaction is more complex.

Our Fee Assumes That:

• This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise, including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction
• The transaction involves  the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease
• The transaction is concluded in a timely manner, and no unforeseen complication arises
• All parties to the transaction are cooperative, and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties in providing documentation
• No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required. Lender approval will also need to be obtained.

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property will vary depending on the circumstances of each transaction. However, the process will typically include the following key steps:

• Taking your instructions and providing initial advice 
• Confirming that funding is in place and liaising with your lender and their solicitors if required 
• Receiving and reviewing the contract documentation 
• Carrying out the necessary property searches 
• Obtaining further documentation, including planning information where required 
• Raising enquiries with the seller’s solicitors 
• Advising you on all documentation and information received 
• Reviewing and explaining the terms of your mortgage offer 
• Preparing and sending the contract to you for signature 
• Agreeing a completion date with all parties 
• Exchanging contracts and confirming this to you 
• Arranging for funds to be received from your lender and from you 
• Completing the purchase 
• Paying any Stamp Duty Land Tax due 
• Registering your ownership at the Land Registry

How long it will take from accepting your buyer's offer until you complete your sale will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8 and 12 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you have an onward purchase and there is a chain involved, it could take more than 8 -12 weeks.

Our fee assumes that:

• This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise, including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction
• This is the assignment of an existing lease, and a new lease will not be granted on completion
• The transaction is concluded in a timely manner, and no unforeseen complication arises
• All parties to the transaction are cooperative, and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties in providing documentation
• No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property will vary depending on the circumstances of each transaction. However, the process will typically include the following key steps:

• Taking your instructions and providing initial advice 
• Obtaining up-to-date title documentation and redemption statements where there is a mortgage secured on the property 
• Obtaining the landlord or management company information pack where the property is leasehold 
• Preparing the contract documentation and issuing this to the buyer’s solicitors 
• Responding to enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitors with your assistance 
• Approving the buyer’s draft Transfer and sending the contract and Transfer to you for signature 
• Negotiating the terms of the transaction and agreeing a completion date 
• Exchanging contracts and confirming this to you 
• Completing the sale 
• Redeeming any existing mortgage and settling estate agents’ fees 
• Accounting to you for the net proceeds of sale 
• Forwarding title deeds and documents to the buyer’s solicitors