Sale of a freehold or leasehold residential property

We offer a bespoke conveyancing property sale service for each and every client, as no property is exactly the same.

We understand that, when it comes to selling your property, the whole process can be demanding and confusing. Our conveyancers have the expertise to guide you through the process at every step.

When you’re selling a property you need to make sure that all your legal obligations, especially concerning your mortgage, are met. Searches and buyer enquiries can reveal problems that need to be overcome before completion.

We know that you want to get your house sold quickly and efficiently, so you can focus on finding and moving into your new home. Our team of property experts are here to take away some of the stress and help deal with the legal issues that come with selling a property.

How much will it cost to sell my property?

Our charges will be a fixed fee between £785 and £1,885 plus VAT, depending on the sale price of the property. A typical property would be towards the lower end of this bracket. The total price paid by you, including our fees, VAT, costs and taxes for conveying a property range from £984 - £2,304 for a sale.

We provide reliable estimates based on your details. Please telephone our staff on 01709 582434 who would be happy to assist you.

The cost information given here is general. Please contact us and we will give you a more precise and personalised quote when we have discussed with you your individual matter.

How long will my house sale take?

How long it will take from you accepting an offer until you can move out of your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8 to 10 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain.

For example, if you are selling to a first-time buyer, with a mortgage in principle, or a purchaser who requires no mortgage it could take 8 weeks. However, if you are selling a leasehold property that requires negotiations regarding an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 3 and 4 months. In such, a situation additional charges would apply.

What are the stages of a residential freehold/leasehold sale

The precise stages involved in the sale of a freehold residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, below we have set out some key stages of the transaction:

• Take your instructions and give you initial advice. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire providing information including the property’s boundaries, any building works, known proposed developments taking place nearby, utilities and council tax details. You will also be asked about the fixtures and fittings of the property, what you intend to include as part of the sale and what you intend to remove when you leave. Details about how and when you intend to complete the sale and the handing over of keys will also be sought. It is important to ensure the accuracy of this information to avoid any issues with the sale at a later stage.
• Request the deeds and redemption statement from the current lender.
• Send for property title information from HM land registry.
• Where the property is leasehold make enquiries of managing agents/landlords to advise you upon any requirements
• Report to you upon any enquiries raised by the purchaser and reply to those enquiries.
• Advise you of any additional documents requested by the purchaser.
• Draft and advise on contract documents and send those to the purchaser’s solicitors.
• Make any necessary enquiries of the purchaser’s solicitor and negotiate the terms of the sale and set a completion date (the date at which you have sold the property).
• Send final contract to you for signature
• Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
• Arrange for receipt of purchase monies and complete the sale.
• Redeem the current mortgage and pay any outstanding fees including estate agents.
• Account to you with the balance of any sale proceeds.
• Send deeds and transfer documents to buyer’s solicitors.
• Confirm the discharge of your current mortgage.

To obtain a quote please telephone us and our staff would be pleased to help.