Step 1
When you are ready to market your home, we advise you instruct a solicitor to act on your behalf right away. Your solicitor will need you to complete a number of forms relating to property information, fixtures & fittings.
Step 2
Once you accept an offer, the buyer instructs their solicitor & provides identification.
Step 3
Buyer completes their mortgage application and pays for survey (if applicable).
Step 4
Buyer gives their solicitor their draft documents & pays for searches.
Step 5
Searches are submitted to the council.
Step 6
Searches received and any additional enquiries are raised.
Step 7
Lender issues mortgage offer to buyer & solicitor.
Step 8
Buyers are reported to, deposit payment arranged and contracts signed.
Step 9
Agent & solicitor negotiate a suitable completion date for all movers involved in the chain.
Step 10
Contracts are exchanged.
Step 11
Statement received showing the payments you need to make the finalise the deal.
Step 12
On completion day, the money moves up the chain from the bottom.
Step 13
Keys are made available for collection from the agent.
Step 14
Stamp duty is paid over to the land registry (if applicable).
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