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Residential Conveyancing
Buying and selling your home is likely to be the largest financial transaction you make. We have a specialist conveyancing team who are able to assist you throughout the transaction. This short guide answers questions which we are frequently asked by clients
What does conveyancing mean?
It is the legal process of transferring ownership or certain rights in property from one person to another. We ensure that you get what you have agreed to buy.
In 2007 the conveyancing process with regard to residential property underwent a fundamental change. Before the change it fell to the prospective purchaser to take the initiative in finding out important details about the property including establishing proof of present ownership, establishing which fixtures and fittings were included in the transaction, finding out about any development plans for the immediate area from the local authority and certain other matters.
Now it has become the legal responsibility of the seller to establish the facts about such matters. The seller of any residential property now has to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) before the property is put on the market.
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Please contact Paul Tollett or Liz Rigden below for more information about residential conveyancing, and don't forget to try out our conveyancing calulator to get an idea of costs.
