Conveyancing
PROPERTY CONVEYANCING SOLICITORS READING
Reading Conveyancing Services
Quality, proactive, value for money property conveyancing advice
We offer quality and value for money advice for both purchasers and sellers in the Reading area. All our conveyancing solicitors are highly experienced in dealing with a wide-range of transactions, which ensures for both a smooth and efficient transaction.
Being a local firm, we are in strong position to employ our knowledge of the local property market and provide you with a personable, in-person service, which is something the multitude of online conveyancers cannot offer. Should you feel the need to come into our offices to find out how your transaction is going, you will be able to do so knowing we are never very far away.
Conveyancing defined
Conveyancing, like much of ‘legalese’ (the language of the law) is an antiquated term that describes all the processes involved in the transaction of a property right or interest from one person to another.
Conveyancing is a four step process:
1. Pre-contract exchange – all the information required for the transaction needs to be gathered. Searches are conducted at this stage. Searches provide in-depth information about the property and the immediate surrounding area. Planning permissions and planned developments can be discovered through a local authority search, for example. A contract is also drafted at this stage and negotiations are undertaken if necessary. When finalised, the contract is signed by both parties.
2. Contract exchange – the seller will usually request a 10% deposit from the purchaser to ensure the sale goes through. Naturally, at this stage contracts are exchanged and a completion date is agreed on.
3. Pre-completion – prior to completion, several administrative tasks need to be undertaken. Mortgage funds, insurance, transfer documents need to be in place before the transaction is completed.
4. Completion – monies are exchanged. The purchaser is handed over the keys and possession of the property.
5. Post-completion – the property is registered at the Land Registry in the new owner’s name.
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To find out about Reading conveyancing services in detail as well as our competitive fees (included fixed fees), please get in touch with Reading conveyancing solicitors at your earliest convenience.