House Solicitor

House SolicitorA house solicitor plays a vital role in the process of buying, selling, or transferring the legal ownership of a property. Your house solicitor’s main function is ensuring that your transaction proceeds smoothly and that your position is fully protected.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or a seller, a house solicitor’s expertise and experience provide crucial support during what will likely be one of the most significant financial commitments of your life.

At Simper Law, our dedicated conveyancing department has decades of experience in assisting clients with buying and selling their homes. Headed by an expert house solicitor, our team will ensure your transaction proceeds as swiftly and smoothly as possible, providing you with comprehensive updates at every stage.

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What Is Conveyancing?

The term ‘conveyancing’ refers to the legal processes involved in transferring property ownership from one party to another. It begins when an offer on a property is accepted and concludes when the new owner receives the keys and the ownership of the property is registered with the Land Registry.

The Role Of A House Solicitor

The role of a house solicitor involves a range of tasks depending on whether they are acting for the buyer or the seller.

When the house solicitor is instructed by the buyer, their duties usually include the following:

1. Carrying Out Pre-Contract Enquiries And Reviewing The Contractual Documentation

Once a buyer’s offer is accepted, the seller’s solicitor sends a draft contract and various other legal documents to the house solicitor instructed by the review to review. The buyer’s house solicitor will then thoroughly review those documents, checking for key matters, such as that the seller has the legal right to sell and that their client will have clear and unencumbered ownership of the property following completion.

2. Undertaking The Necessary Searches And Checks

The buyer’s house solicitor is responsible for arranging the property searches relevant to the house in question. Those searches might include the following:

  • Local authority searches – these searches check the status of key issues, such as planning permissions and building regulations.
  • Environmental searches – these searches assess whether the property is at risk of environmental issues, such as flooding or land contamination.
  • Water and drainage searches– these searches provide vital information relating to how the property is connected to water and sewer systems.

3. Raising Enquiries

If the house solicitor identifies any issues in the documentation or search results, they should raise enquiries with the seller’s solicitor to ascertain the true position. These concerns might relate to a variety of matters, such as planning permissions, property boundaries, rights of way, or any ongoing disputes. Once the house solicitor has received any additional documentation or information required, they will assess that material and advise their client on its impact.

4. Mortgage And Other Financial Checks

The buyer’s house solicitor will liaise with the buyer’s mortgage lender to confirm that their client has complied with all the lender’s requirements and that the lender is happy to proceed.

5. Exchange Of Contracts

Once the buyer’s house solicitor is satisfied that everything is in order, contracts can be signed and exchanged. At this point, the transaction becomes legally binding. If either party pulls out following exchange, they risk facing a breach of contract claim.

6. Completion And Registration

On completion day, the buyer’s house solicitor transfers the balance of the purchase funds to the seller’s solicitor. The keys are released to the buyer. The buyer’s house solicitor then:

  • Pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on behalf of the buyer.
  • Registers their client’s ownership with HM Land Registry.
  • Sends the buyer the title deeds and other documents.

When the house solicitor is instructed by the seller, their duties are slightly different. They usually include the following:

1. Preparing The Contract Pack

The house solicitor for the seller is tasked with preparing the draft contract and other relevant documentation, such as the Property Information Form and Fittings and Contents Form and sending it to the buyer’s house solicitor for review.

2. Responding To Enquiries

The seller’s house solicitor is responsible for responding to any queries raised by the buyer’s house solicitor following their review of the documentation and search results.

3. Exchanging Contracts

When both the seller and the buyer are happy with the transaction and ready to proceed, contracts will be exchanged. The seller’s house solicitor should ensure that their client can vacate the property on the proposed completion date.

4. Completion Day

At completion, contracts are dated, and the remaining sale funds are transferred to the seller. The buyer now owns the property.

Given the complexity of the conveyancing process and the considerable investment you are likely making, working with experienced house solicitors like ours is vital. Our specialist house solicitors are committed to providing our clients with exceptional conveyancing support and advice at affordable rates. We will endeavour to provide you with a quote for the entire transaction upfront so you can budget accordingly.

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