For every home move, you should consider a solicitor. Whilst you may want to focus on the exciting parts of your move, the legal aspect cannot be forgotten.

As you go through the process, you will be faced with plenty of decisions, questions and legal requirements. It can all seem quite daunting, especially if it is your first move.

Our clients understand that support from our expert conveyancing solicitors is integral to ensure you can enjoy the move into your new home, knowing all legal matters are taken care of.

Better understanding of the process

Rather than hoping for the best, we give you confidence and clarity. Working with a conveyancing solicitor alleviates worry, and gives you a better understanding of the legal circumstances of your move.

Whilst a conveyancing solicitor is not mandatory, it is extraordinarily helpful – especially for first-time buyers. Our team have helped hundreds of individuals and couples into their first homes, providing professional advice that enables you to make the best decisions throughout the process.

What to expect

Whilst every move, purchase and sale is unique, working with a conveyancing solicitor usually looks something like this.

The outline of 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.

Undertaking 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.

Writing and exchanging 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.

The move itself
All steps are undertaken to complete your move, including the transferral of funds for 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.

When selling your old home

For first-time buyers, this is not something for you to worry about But for those moving home, it can be easy to forget how complex things can become when you are selling your current home.

Our conveyancing solicitors will talk you through each step that needs to be taken as and when required, and they will negotiate deals on your behalf. We communicate with other parties involved on your behalf but ensure that you are kept updated throughout the entire process.

Any changes or delays will be communicated and explained by our team.

Why communication matters

From our first consultation to the day you start moving in, we are there with you. This is why families and individuals across Portsmouth and the wider region choose Andrew and Andrew Solicitors as their legal partners.

Our conveyancing solicitors are highly trained property lawyers, specialising in residential and commercial conveyancing work. Not only are they sufficiently trained and experienced in this area of law, but they also ensure that communication with the client is always excellent.

Get support from your local solicitors 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.