House Purchase Solicitors

The house purchase solicitors at BWS Law guide buyers through every part of the process. Some of the main areas our work covers include the following.

Investigating the property and its title

Before you commit to the purchase, we look closely at exactly what you are buying and on what terms. To do this, our house purchase solicitors will:

• Examine the title to confirm the seller is entitled to sell and to identify any rights, restrictions, or obligations that come with the property, such as rights of way, covenants limiting what you can do, or shared access and drainage.
• Review the contract and supporting paperwork received from the seller, including the property information and fittings and contents forms, and query anything that is unclear or incomplete.
• Report to you in plain terms on what we have found, so that you are aware of any issues before you proceed.

Carrying out searches

Searches are a crucial aspect of the house purchase process. They reveal information about the property and its surroundings that you would not uncover from a viewing.

The types of searches required for a property depend on several factors, but some of the most common we typically carry out include:

• Local authority searches, which cover matters such as planning history, road schemes, and whether the property is in a conservation area or subject to enforcement action.
• Water and drainage searches, confirming how the property is supplied with water and connected for foul and surface water drainage.
• Environmental and, where relevant, mining, flood, or other location-specific searches, so that risks such as contaminated land or flooding are flagged before you buy.

We assess the search results, explain what they mean for you, and advise on anything serious enough to affect your decision or the property’s future value.

Dealing with enquiries

Enquiries are the formal questions house purchase solicitors put to the seller’s solicitor about the property. They are how we fill in gaps and clear up anything that the title documents, the searches, or the seller’s paperwork leave unclear, such as who is responsible for a shared driveway or whether building work had the right permissions.

When we deal with enquiries, we will:

• Raise questions with the seller’s solicitor wherever the title, searches, or paperwork leave something unclear or incomplete.
• Press for proper answers and supporting documents, rather than accepting vague replies that could lead to problems later.
• Keep you updated on any point that affects whether, or on what basis, you should go ahead.

Exchange, completion, and registration

The final stages turn the agreement into a binding purchase and then into your legal ownership.

At this point your house purchase solicitors will:

• Exchange contracts so that both parties are committed.
• Agree a completion date with the other side that suits you and fits the wider chain.
• Send the purchase money to the seller’s solicitor on the completion date, at which point the property becomes yours and you can collect the keys.
• Register you as the new owner at the Land Registry and deal with any mortgage, so that the legal record reflects your ownership.

Why choose us?

Buying a home should not be stressful. It is our job to ensure your purchase proceeds swiftly and without issue. Here is what you can expect when you instruct our house purchase solicitors.

Specialists in residential property

We deal with house purchases day in, day out, so we are adept at identifying and resolving potential problems before they have the chance to delay your move.

A familiar local face

We are based in Loughborough and know the area, its property, and the agents and lenders who operate here well. You can call us or come into the office and speak to the person actually handling your purchase at any time, rather than dealing with a call centre or a changing list of names.

Clear pricing with no surprises

We set out our fees at the outset and stand by them, so you will not find unexpected charges appearing as the matter progresses. You receive a clear quote backed by high quality legal work at a fair price.

We keep your purchase moving

A delay at the wrong moment can put a mortgage offer or an entire chain at risk. We take proactive approach to conveyancing matters, progressing matters promptly, chasing the other side when needed, and keeping you informed throughout, so your purchase completes when you need it to.

If you are buying a home and would like the support of an experienced house purchase solicitor, contact us today to find out how we can help.