Before you make an offer
Get a mortgage agreement in principle and instruct a solicitor early. The sooner we have your details, the sooner we can start the checks that slow most purchases down.
The eight stages
Offer accepted and memorandum of sale issued
Searches ordered: local authority, water and environmental
Survey and mortgage valuation
Enquiries raised with the seller’s solicitor
Contract report: we explain what you are signing
Exchange of contracts: the deal becomes binding
Completion: money moves and you collect the keys
Registration and stamp duty filed on your behalf
Most delays happen between stages two and four. We chase weekly and tell you exactly what we are waiting for.
This article is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, book a consultation.
