Hine Solicitors’ property solicitors represent either the buyer or the seller in a transaction, working just as closely with each, and keep you up to date as things progress as part of our wider conveyancing service. Much of the process now happens electronically, but it is still not paperless, and there is plenty of detail to get right. We guide you through the paperwork, explain what the title and search results mean and make sure you know exactly what you are agreeing to before anything is signed.
When you are buying, our property solicitors carry out the searches and checks needed, review the contract and raise anything that needs querying with the seller’s solicitors. A great deal of the process is electronic now, but paperwork still needs careful attention, and we make sure you understand the title and what the searches turn up rather than leaving you to work through it alone. Keeping things on track matters just as much as getting the detail right, particularly once a completion date is in sight.
Selling brings a different set of tasks. We prepare the paperwork the buyer’s solicitors need, respond to their queries and work to keep momentum on your side of the transaction from the moment you accept an offer. Slow responses at the legal stage are a common cause of delay, so we prioritise turning things around quickly and keep your buyer, their solicitors and the agents involved all moving in step, rather than letting the sale stall while everyone waits on paperwork that could have gone out days earlier.
A sale or purchase involves more people than just the two sides of the deal. There are solicitors acting for both parties, a mortgage broker if you are borrowing and the estate agents handling the sale. We keep everyone informed as things move forward, so you are never left wondering what is happening or waiting on someone else to chase an update on your behalf. Buying often involves a chain of other people also buying and selling, and any hold up along that chain can create knock on costs and problems for people well beyond your own transaction, so we work to avoid unnecessary delay wherever we can.
Whether you are buying, selling or doing both at the same time, get in touch early and we can explain what to expect and what we will need from you. Find your nearest Hine Solicitors office to arrange a conversation with our property team.
I wanted to say a huge thank-you for your support with our Flat sale. I have been through the conveyancing process many times over the years and this was comfortably the best service I ever received. You have been friendly, responsive and efficient throughout. I would happily recommend you both and I know where to go next time I need legal services.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you and the team for your help and assistance with our house move. I found the service provided professional, informative and friendly. Being a first time buyer I felt that you both were either available either by phone or email, and you answered an queries that I had – even if they were ridiculous! The whole process was made incredibly easy thanks to the service you provided.
Thank you very much for all your help. It’s a very long time since I’ve seen a sales transaction be dealt with this fast! We will be back for any future sales/purchases and will highly recommend you.
I have used Hine solicitors twice, each time the service that was provided was excellent. I would 100% recommend Hine Solicitors.
