Buying A House And Wondering What A Conveyancing Solicitor's For?

Buying a house can be a very stressful, not to mention expensive time. There is an awful lot to think about and to decide about the house move itself, and then there is the worry of fitting into a new community and helping your children fit into a new school. If this is the first time that you have bought a house then it may also be the first time that you have come across a conveyancing solicitor. These are legal professionals who are experts in the field of buying and selling houses. In this article we’ll tell you exactly what you can expect them to do for you:

 

They’ll Look at the Deeds

 

Your conveyancing solicitor will handle all of the legal issues associated with buying and selling houses. They will have a checklist of things to look at to make sure that everything is in order, and it is in your favour to let them get on with their job. Finding out about legal problems early on is far better than discovering them once the sale has gone through. First of all they will get hold of the deeds of the house you want to buy, and study them closely. They will be able to spot and highlight any potential problems in the deeds such as confusion over boundaries or rights of way crossing the land.

They’ll Advise on Planning

 

Your conveyancing solicitor will also check to see if there are any outstanding planning applications on the property, and also look at historical ones, whether they were passed or not. This will give you a very clear idea of what planning issues you can expect should you wish to extend the house. The conveyancing solicitor will also be able to tell you if any planning conditions are attached to the property which could limit your options once you buy it.

They’ll Check All the Services

 

Every house is serviced by a wide range of external infrastructure, and part of your solicitor’s job is to check that everything is in order with the sewage lines, the electricity wires and the nearby roads. They can tell you if there are any improvements scheduled for any of these things too. They will also be able to find out what the parking arrangements are, particularly if you are buying a flat with allocated parking.

They’ll Sort the Small Print

There is an awful lot of paperwork that comes with buying a house, but the eagle eye of your conveyancing solicitor will quickly be able to spot any discrepancies and iron them out. They will draw up the contract, negotiating the terms of the sale with the sellers or their representative. The solicitor will finalise by registering your name to the title of the property and to the deeds of the house.

The wealth of experience and knowledge that your conveyancing solicitor will provide throughout the buying process is sure to put your mind at rest, and it’ll save you a lot of time and money in the process.

This article was written by Nancy Baker; a freelance blogger who is currently writing for National Business Institute, a well-known institute providing bookkeeping courses in Victoria, Australia. She is keenly interested in business affairs and she enjoys sharing her expertise via her articles. You can also follow her on Twitter @Nancy Baker.

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