Buying and Selling Property

Solicitors for buying and selling property in Brighouse

Whether this is your first time buying or selling, or you’re a seasoned mover, it’s up there with one of the most stressful transitions you can go through. You spend weeks hoping that the chain doesn’t fall apart, and waiting to hear from the many professionals involved.

You could be at the stage where you are selling your first home and buying another one and maybe remembering the stress of being a first-time buyer. All the new terms, systems and processes leaves a lot of people feeling frazzled and overwhelmed. Now you’ve overcome the first hurdle of getting onto the property ladder, it’s time to face the next challenge…Buying and selling a house at the same time. Yikes. But don’t worry, we’re here to help.

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The process of buying and selling a house

As you can imagine, the process of buying and selling a house is a mixture of the sale and purchase process. Like all property transactions, the length of time it takes is dependent on a few factors, including how organised you are from start to finish. Before you instruct any professionals, it’s worth being proactive in your approach.

Many people put their property on the market and twiddle their thumbs until they have a buyer. This can cause a huge rush to get everything sorted later down the line. The time when you’re waiting around to find a buyer, could be used productively. The sooner you begin organising everything you need, such as the documents that are required for the transaction, the better.

Getting the documents together for buying and selling a property

As you probably know, buying and selling property involves a lot of paperwork. There will be certain documents that your solicitor will need from you to give them as much information as you can about the property and also provide proof that you are who you say you are. It’s worth getting these documents together as soon as possible, which will save you from scrambling around at the last minute trying to find your passport.

The documents you will need when you’re selling a house include, but are not limited to:

  • Photo proof of Identification

  • Proof of home address

  • Title deeds

  • Energy Performance Certificate 
  • Building Regulation Certificates or Planning Permission 
  • Evidence that you have the right to sell if you are not the owner, such as a grant of probate
  • Deed of Trust 

  • Safety records – electric safety, boiler service etc

  • FENSA certificates for windows and doors that have been fitted

On top of that, if you’re buying a house, you will need additional documents for the mortgage and your solicitor. These include proof of income, evidence that you have a deposit saved and a mortgage-in-principle. Getting all the documents you need together and storing them in a safe place, will allow you to effortlessly provide the information your solicitor will need when you’re asked.

Instructing a solicitor

It might seem like early days but now would be a good time to get in touch with us. The sooner we can get started with the paperwork on our side, the better. This will give us a chance to get ahead of the game and make sure we’re keeping up with our end of the bargain, which is to make sure we’re completing the work efficiently and to a high standard.

Once you’ve instructed us, there are things you can be doing to make sure you’re keeping the ball rolling. Other professionals that are usually involved, like estate agents, can be getting on with valuing the property and putting it up for sale. Once that’s done, they can be arranging house viewings and hopefully lining up potential buyers for your property, while you start looking around for a new home yourselves.

This is also an ideal time to be looking into things that are important down the line. For example, when you’re buying a new property, you will need to get a survey to make sure there’s no nasty surprises. Finding the right surveyor, making initial contact with removal companies and generally getting organised will put you in a good position to move forward with ease.

If you have any questions, or wish to get a quote for our services, contact us today.

How long does it take to buy and sell property?

According to the government website, it takes five months on average to buy a house, but this is dependent on a few factors. Buying a new home whilst also selling your old one adds a layer of complexity to the property chain. For example, you may have an offer on your current home that you are happy to accept before you find a new home.

Once a buyer has been found, the average sale takes around 10-12 weeks from issue of contract documents. Again, this can change depending on things like the complexity of the sale.

One of the only ways to impact a timeline that involves many working parts, is to make sure that you’re doing everything you need to do to keep things moving. In the case of a property chain, we can only go as fast as the slowest person in the chain. Our advice? Don’t let that person be you, make sure you’re on top of things on your side, and we’ll be sure to keep the ball rolling on our side.

At Valerie Holmes Law, our commitment to you is that we will complete the legal work efficiently, keeping you up to date with the progress throughout the process.

Solicitors fees for buying and selling a house

Much like the time scale, solicitor fees vary depending on the property, the price and the complexity of the transaction. For example, higher-value houses tend to incur a higher cost for conveyancing, and there may also be additional fees depending on the services required.

We understand this is a stressful time financially, so we want to be as clear as possible. Visit our fees page to see a table of what to expect, and if you’re looking for something a little more personalised, tap the quote button.

We’re here for you

Property transactions can feel overwhelming, especially when combined with the stress of moving home. Delays or complications with legal work can add to that pressure. That’s where we come in.

At Valerie Holmes Law, we take pride in supporting our clients every step of the way, keeping you updated on progress and answering any questions you have throughout the process.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

Fixed fees

So you know how much your conveyancing will cost from start to finish.

Our Friendly team

A friendly team that responds quickly to calls and emails.

Proactivity

We will chase the other side and push for progress. No delays will ever come from our side.

Regular updates

So you always know what’s going on.

Ready to take the leap…?

At Valerie Holmes Law, we pride ourselves not only on providing an outstanding service, but we also have an excellent grasp oN the local area. When it comes to buying and selling a house in the Brighouse area, you won’t be able to find a firm with as much of an in-depth knowledge of the housing market in West Yorkshire. If you’re moving further afield, not to worry, we have the means to extend our services nationally.