You are moving home – the last thing you want to think about is another box to tick, phone call and potential hold up.

But in fact, by working with a solicitor when selling your home, you are reducing the risk of extra hold ups and unexpected surprises significantly.

It is our priority to help clients by providing the expertise of our conveyancing solicitors so they can focus on planning for their new home, free from worry and administrative burdens.

Selling your home? Here is why working with a trusted, local solicitor in Portsmouth is essential.

The pitfalls to avoid

The biggest risk of selling your home for the first time, or without expert advice, is incurring unexpected costs.

The price of your property is not the only thing you have to budget for. There are many other costs associated with buying a home, including land registry, survey costs and stamp duty.

Without thorough planning, you may end up out of pocket and delay the purchase of your home. Remember to budget for all the costs and fees relating to your purchase, and not just your initial deposit.

Another common pitfall is not investing in a thorough survey of your home or your potential new home. Not discovering a potential fault with either home can cause sales chains to fall apart or cost you significant sums of money if you discover a fault later down the line.

Our process

Whilst every case is unique, working with a conveyancing solicitor is likely to follow this process.

Outlining your move
We will explain what to expect from your move, the legal matters we will take care of and the expected timeframes for completion.

Surveys and searches
Your conveyancer will carry out various investigations and searches for you and your mortgage lender. This will provide a detailed background on your new property before you buy it. Any findings will be communicated to you, along with our advice on the next steps.

Contracts
We will prepare the required paperwork for your contract with the seller. Once both parties sign the contract, it is legally binding, and withdrawing may lead to financial penalties. Your solicitor and the seller’s solicitor will exchange signed contracts – and we will push to confirm a completion date.

Your move
All steps are undertaken to complete your move, including transferral of funds for a purchase. We assist in preparing your tax return and arranging payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax to HMRC. Also, we will register your name as the owner and your mortgage provider as the lender at Land Registry.

Finding the right solicitor

Finding an accredited practitioner is integral. As experienced solicitors based in Portsmouth, we have been the choice for countless individuals and families that are making the move into a new home.

Choosing a partner you can trust during a time of change is vital. Seemingly low rates are almost invariably linked to lower-quality services rendered. Poor quality legal and administration work from poor quality conveyancing services can result in many complex problems that put your property investment in jeopardy.

Hiring an accredited conveyancing solicitor is the best way to ensure you can secure your investment and focus on life in your new home without worry.

Get support from your local solicitor in Portsmouth

Andrew & Andrew provide timely, resourceful and cost-effective legal solutions for all your conveyancing needs and take care of all legal processes involved with property transfer.

We are here to help whenever you are ready. To get started, please talk to our team.

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors proudly serve clients across Hampshire from our Portsmouth, Emsworth, and Wickham offices.