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Buying A New Home - Solicitor

Whether you are buying a home for the first time or moving house again, we can help. 

Buying a New Home – Property in Scotland - Conveyancing solicitor

Buying property in Scotland: Solicitor first time buyer

Whether you are buying a home for the first time or moving house again, we can help. The best conveyancing solicitors are those who listen to your instructions, offer expert advice and insight and take care to work through the transaction with you step-by-step, keeping you informed at all times. At Clarity, we offer a Free* initial conveyancing consultation.

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We are well-equipped to ensure that the process of buying or selling a property in Scotland is as uncomplicated and trouble-free as possible.

Diverse types of real estate transactions and forms of property require specialised legal expertise in various disciplines. Our Scottish real estate solicitors offer the following conveyancing services to assist first time buyers and those selling a house:

  • The exchange of real estate often involves various legal fees and documentation that must be carefully managed for residential property
  • Remortgage, redemption of existing mortgages, and the acquisition of new mortgages
  • Transfers of equity and gifts of property
  • Schemes involving shared ownership or equity and Help to Buy
  • Planned Share Purchases – We will help you throughout the process for a house or flat

Property lawyers buying and selling a house in Scotland - Selling Property

When selling your property, there are several steps to go through. The whole process can take a month or two. The first thing to do is instruct us – we’ll listen to your instructions on buying the property and contact the selling solicitors to start the process. We’ll advise you on what would be an appropriate price and whether or not there is a closing date.

We’ll negotiate the sale with the selling solicitor – the ‘missives’ – and settle the transaction on your behalf before finally getting you the keys! Our team of Glasgow conveyancing lawyers can guide you through the process of buying and selling property, arranging surveys, instructing a home report, mortgages and re-mortgages and even leasing and buying-to-let.

Conveyancing Process for Buying a Home - Buy a house and instruct a conveyancing solicitor

This process describes in comprehensive detail how we will manage your transaction.

  • After locating your ideal residence, initiate the process by contacting our inquiries team at Complete Clarity, especially if you have found a property you wish to pursue. It is of the utmost importance that we inquire whether a deadline exists. Our solicitor will also discuss your financing options, including options for a mortgage, whatever the value of the property.

  • Following that, we will contact you to discuss our fees and request some form of identification from you, as mandated by the Law Society of Scotland’s money laundering standards.

  • Upon completion of this, we will forward the offer to the parties selling the property. A ‘qualified approval’ will be transmitted at this juncture. This consists of your offer accompanied by specific negotiating conditions.

  • Then, documentation will be requested from the seller’s solicitors. By guaranteeing the seller ‘Title to the Property,’ we ensure that they possess the legal authority to transfer the property. We will also inquire with the seller’s agents regarding any renovations or repairs that have been performed on the property.
    Property Inquiry Reports will ascertain various aspects of the vicinity in which the property is situated, including details on road infrastructure, drainage systems, outstanding warrants, and more.

  • We will then collaborate with the seller’s solicitors to resolve the situation. Following the collection of all required mortgage documents, we will conclude the transaction with your lender.

  • Concerning the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, we shall coordinate the execution of the contract after our agreement with the seller’s legal representatives. The keys to your new residence will be held in your possession once the necessary funds have been transferred.

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Conveyancing fees contact our team if buying and selling a property

For a Free* consultation with our conveyancing lawyers based in Glasgow, East Kilbride & Edinburgh, Scotland, call us today on 0808 178 7292 or complete our online enquiry form and let us help you. Contact us for a quote for buying a new home if you are a first-time buyer, selling a home or needing any conveyancing services. Our conveyancing solicitor can help with your conveyancing process. We are here to help you understand the buying process and everything you need to know. 

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