Conveyancing

Both buyer and seller will require a solicitor/conveyancer that can act for themselves and their lender, but both parties cannot use the same person. The choice of who will act for you is entirely at your discretion. It is important, however, that you instruct a solicitor/conveyancer who will deal with the purchase of your property promptly. It is essential the solicitor is experienced in handling residential property sales, can be readily contacted and can deal with your case speedily.

You will need to furnish your solicitor with payment to start the process. Upon confirmation of your instructions and receipt of their initial payment, they will normally correspond with you, seeking full information on the property. This typically includes your current mortgage provider (if applicable) and location of the title deeds, current buildings insurance certification & schedule, a list of any contents to be included in sale together with an accurate list of fittings that are to remain. You will be asked to provide any evidence of works that have been done to maintain or improve the property and the necessary documentation regarding any changes that have taken place (extensions, drainage changes or insurance claims for example). Once your solicitor is armed with all this information, they will prepare a draft contract of sale which will be sent, together with an array of supporting documents, to the purchasers' solicitor.

The Black Horse sales progressor assigned to your purchase will stay in contact with your solicitor throughout the sale process to monitor progress and to assist with any issues. They will liaise with all parties involved across the entire chain so it is important that you instruct a solicitor that is prepared to communicate with the sales progressor directly.