Category: Solicitors
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What are Property Searches
Most people know that when they buy a property the solicitor carries out “searches” on their behalf. What is not so well known is what searches are and what sort of thing may be found? There are three searches that are normally undertaken by the solicitor on your behalf: Local Authority Search The Local Authority…
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Conveyancing Fees
As well as the legal costs involved in buying or selling a property there are the so-called “disbursements”. These are sums paid out by the solicitor to third parties and vary depending on whether you are buying or selling a property. These fees will remain constant from solicitor to solicitor and in most cases they…
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Conveyancing Process (Selling)
The following is a general guide to the conveyancing procedure when you are selling a property. If you are in doubt about any specific issue you should consult your solicitor directly. Initial steps Legal Work prior to Contracting to Sell Your Mortgage Signing your Contract Exchange of Contracts Between Exchange and completion On Completion
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Conveyancing Process (Buying)
The following is a general guide to the conveyancing procedure when buying a property. If you are in doubt about any specific issue you should consult your solicitor directly. Initial Stages Once you have told the solicitor that you wish to use their services you should receive a Letter of Engagement or Confirmation of Terms…
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Guide to Choosing a Solicitor
The person carrying out the conveyancing work, be that a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer, is right at the heart of every residential property transaction so it is important that you pick the best person for the job. When we compiled the list of solicitors on this site we focused on long established local companies…