Ticking all the boxes
Your complete guide to buying a house
Expert help with choosing the right property for you
When buying a house, you may want to make a wish list of things that you would like it to include. For example: the location, local shops, schools and public transport are all important to many people. Have you considered whether you would like a house, bungalow or flat? How many bedrooms would you require? Would you need parking or a garden?
Completing your move
Once you have found the perfect home and had an offer accepted you will need to think about two things. An independent property survey is always a recommended step to make, and you will also need to contact a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to complete a property purchase.
Finding the ideal solicitors and licensed conveyancers
You will need a solicitor to carry out the conveyancing on the property you want to buy. At The Mortgage Shop in Devon, we can assist you with selecting a reputable solicitor that will understand your requirements. They will confirm the legal costs and fees involved with your purchase.
On your behalf a solicitor will:
+ Exchange contracts
+ Request mortgage funds from your lender
+ Pay the remaining sum to purchase your new property
The solicitor will check the legal aspects of the purchase, which includes confirming the seller is the legal owner of the property and has the right to sell. Your solicitor will also normally proceed with the work required, at the same time as the arrangements for your mortgage.
Completing contracts and moving in
All that remains after exchanging contracts is to pay over the money needed to buy the property, less any deposit already paid at exchange, on the agreed date. Your solicitor will get the mortgage funds direct from the lender and the remainder (if any) from you, and then pass it all on to the seller’s solicitor. Once payment has been confirmed, you can collect the keys to your new home from the estate agent.