Legal aspects of buying a property

After receiving the Contract from the seller's solicitors, the documentation is checked and any specific queries are raised. If you are taking a mortgage, the lender will appoint a surveyor to determine the value of the property. This is not usually a structural survey and is not certain to uncover defects in the property. If the property you are buying is not newly - constructed, we would recommend that you appoint a surveyor to prepare a full report. If significant defects are found, it may be possible to negotiate a lower price with the seller. For more information on surveys click here.

Your bank or building society will send written confirmation of the offer of mortgage advance.

Kent Estate Agencies have sales progressors in each branch working with our panel of Solicitors, lenders, Financial advisors, surveyors and other parties to avoid delays that can stand in the way of your successful purchase. They have the experience to deal with problems whether caused by problems on a survey, or enquiries that have not been answered, particularly when there is a long chain of related property sales. Such delays can be minimised by effective communication and keeping all parties informed of proceedings.

On exchange of contracts, you will be asked to pay a pre-agreed deposit. A moving date is agreed and contracts are exchanged.

After you have moved, your solicitor will arrange payment of the stamp duty and, within two months, register your ownership at the Land Registry.

Our local office will be pleased to introduce you to a member of our Panel of Solicitor's who will aim to keep you informed at every stage of your transaction.

If you would like a quotation for legal conveyancing services click the link shown below 'Legal conveyancing Quotation'. You will receive from a solicitor a full written quotation, including an explanation of any other payments that have to be made, such as Stamp Duty.

Can a Home Move be Stress free...

All properties now coming on the market require a Home Information Pack (HIP). A HIP from Kent Estate Agencies is designed with the objective of ensuring you enjoy your property move without the stress of your purchase falling through and the unnecessary costs involved, we know how upsetting and expensive it is for you when your purchase falls through. We have over the last 20 years developed Plans to ensure success.

Remember like most things in life - Not all HIP’s are the same! Kent Estate Agencies HIP includes searches acceptable to your Solicitor and Lender if you require a mortgage. We are using our experience to help our clients save money by using HIP’s to help make a successful purchase, more of a certainty.

Our Hips combine our skills and experience with those of long established Solicitors providing
service just where you want it - locally.

Before making an offer on a property ask to see the Home Information Pack, so that you can make an informed decision on making an offer..If you would like a quotation for legal conveyancing services click the link shown below 'Legal conveyancing Quotation'.