Buying and Selling Residential Property

Contrary to public perception, a property conveyancing transaction is not standard. Every transaction is different, whether due to legal issues surrounding the properties involved, the length of a chain, the co-operation between firms of estate agents and solicitors or the different personalities of the buyers and sellers themselves. For that reason, we do not delegate transactions to a clerk. Neither do we treat them as part of a production line where there is no one person to whom you can speak.

Our conveyancing solicitors are all highly-trained specialists in their chosen field, each responsible for their own cases. We don't pretend you can't get the job done more cheaply elsewhere - but our track record speaks for itself. 60% of our current caseload are clients who have asked us to act for them again. Of the other 40%, most are people who have used other solicitors on their previous move and were not satisfied.

What we do:

• Sale of property                         click to view Selling a Property - a  step-by-step guide
• Purchase property                    click to view Buying a Property - a  step-by-step guide
• First Time Buyers Service       click to view First Time Buyers - a  step-by-step guide
• Mortgages and remortgages
• Equity releases
• Rights to buy
• Shared ownerships
• Staircasing agreement
• Pre-auction service
• advice on properties within conservation areas

Communicating with you

We undertake to give you regular updates on your transaction.  We believe that communication minimises anxiety and leads to a more positive experience for all concerned. 

The frequency of communication will vary according to the stage of the transaction.  At critical junctures, for instance, coming towards the exchange of contracts,  this could be hour by hour. We use the following methods to communicate with our clients:
• Email messages
• Telephone conversations
• Postal communications
• Text messages
• Fax

At the outset we will establish what suits you best.  You may prefer to be contacted at particular times of the day, for instance in your lunch break.  If you have email capability on your mobile phone your may prefer email communications.  The staff working on your transaction will gear communication to be as effective as possible for YOU.

Your Conveyancer will make themselves available to take your personal telephone calls whenever possible or alternatively return your call as swiftly as possible.   If they are away from the office for longer than one day you will be given an alternative contact.

Buying at Auction?

Properties being sold at auction are likely to be unique, difficult to value or may have some hidden issues or defects. An auction contract is usually prepared by the seller's solicitor in collaboration with the auctioneer and once the gavel falls, the buyer is bound by those terms. To prevent costly mistakes it is vital that a solicitor has checked this for you - before you attend the auction. We provide a service for the purchase of auction property. Email us to find out more.