Buying a home
We review the title and contract, make enquiries and help you understand the legal aspects of your purchase.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Moving home, made clearer.
From your first home to your next move, our residential conveyancing team helps you understand the legal steps and move forward with confidence.
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Residential conveyancing services
Buying or selling a home is an important decision. Smithfield Partners supports buyers, sellers and homeowners with practical advice throughout the conveyancing process.
We explain the documents, raise the questions that matter and keep you informed as your transaction progresses. Every property is different, so we confirm the scope of our work with you at the outset.
Support for your next move.
Selling a home
We prepare the contract documentation, respond to enquiries and help you prepare for exchange and completion.
Remortgaging
We assist with the legal work involved in changing a mortgage, subject to the requirements of your lender.
Leasehold and freehold
We explain the relevant title and, where applicable, the lease, service charges and other obligations.
New homes and shared ownership
We can discuss the extra documents and requirements that may arise with these purchases.
Other property matters
Ask us about transfers, gifts, auction purchases, lease extensions and Right to Buy.
What happens next?
Get in touch
Tell us about your property and the support you need. We will discuss your circumstances and provide a quote.
Checks and enquiries
Depending on the transaction, we review the title and contract, arrange searches and raise enquiries.
Exchange and completion
When everyone is ready, contracts can be exchanged and completion arrangements made.
After completion
Where relevant, we deal with the agreed tax and registration steps after your move.
Clear costs from the start.
Ask for a written quote that separates the legal fee and VAT from third party costs, such as searches and registration fees. Additional work may affect the total.
Working with your lender.
If you need a mortgage, tell us the lender as early as possible. We can check whether we can act for your lender on your particular transaction. You should also confirm the position with your lender.
Questions, answered.
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
We handle the legal work involved in a property transaction. The precise steps depend on whether you are buying, selling or remortgaging and on the property itself.
What information helps you prepare a quote?
It helps to know the property price, whether it is freehold or leasehold, the type of transaction and your mortgage lender if known.
How long will my transaction take?
Timings vary with the property, the chain, searches, mortgage arrangements and enquiries. We will discuss progress and any issues affecting your transaction.
How can I protect my payment?
Never rely on changed bank details sent only by email. Before transferring money, verify the instructions using a Smithfield Partners number you have independently confirmed.
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