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8 things to remember when buying a house Buying a house is one of the most significant investments that most people make in their lifetime. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced property investor, the process of buying a house can be daunting and complex. In addition to finding the perfect home, there are numerous legal considerations that you need to keep in mind when purchasing a property, but that is where your solicitor comes in. As experts in conveyancing, they will know the property market inside out and the processes involved in buying your dream property.
If you are buying a house in England and Wales, there are several important legal aspects that must happen to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. In this article, Wollens Conveyancer Danielle Julyan outlines eight crucial legal issues that your conveyancer will assist you with when buying a house to help you navigate the process with confidence.
1 - Conveyancing Conveyancing is the name of the legal process of transferring the ownership of a property. You should engage with a solicitor to handle the legal aspects of the transaction, as it can be complex and there are clear procedures that need to be followed.
2 - Property searches Your solicitor will carry out a range of property searches to check if there are any potential issues with the property which could affect your use or enjoyment of the property. These could identify, for example, whether the property is listed, subject to a tree preservation order or whether there are highways or planning decisions that could affect the property. Once these searches have taken place, the solicitor will report back to you about any issues they found, or if there is any cause for concern.
3 - Stamp duty Stamp duty is a tax that you need to pay when you buy a property over a certain price. The rules and rates for stamp duty vary depending on the value of the property and other factors.
4 - Exchange of contracts Your solicitor will have negotiated the terms of the contact with the seller. The transaction is the point at which the buyer becomes legally committed to buying the property and the seller is legally committed to sell it. Your solicitor will explain the terms of the contract to you and the implications of the exchange of contracts.
Danielle Julyan
5 - Completion At completion, the purchase price, taking into account any deposit paid at exchange of contracts, is paid to the seller and the buyer becomes the owner of the property. Your solicitor will tell you when this has happened and you will be able to collect the keys from the estate agent.
6 - Property ownership There are two types of property ownership in England and Wales: freehold and leasehold. Your solicitor will carry out a search of the Land Registry to find out whether the property you are buying is owned on a freehold or leasehold basis. Your solicitor will explain the implications of this to you and any obligations that you might have to fulfil if you buy the property.
7 - Mortgage If you need to take out a mortgage, it is important to understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage agreement. Mortgage advisors and solicitors often work together, helping protect your interests and offer the best financial options for you.
8 - Property insurance It is important to arrange adequate insurance coverage for the property, both before and after completion. Your solicitor will help you to identify what types of insurance you might need and when you might need them.
Danielle Julyan is a solicitor at Wollens. We have committed teams in each of our offices who will work closely with you and guide you through the property process step by step. While it may seem a streamlined process to us, we know how daunting it can be and are on hand to help, each step of the way.
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