The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, we set out below the major stages involved in a property purchase.
Take your instructions and give you initial advice.
Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed.
Receive and advise on contract documents (including Lease and any related documents).
Carry out searches.
Obtain further planning documentation if required.
Make any necessary enquiries of the seller’s solicitor.
Give you advice on all documents and information received.
Go through conditions of mortgage offer.
Send final contract to you for signature.
Draft Transfer.
Advise you on joint ownership.
Obtain pre-completion searches.
Agree complete date (date from which you own the property).
Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened.
