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Estate Agents and Conveyancing

Estate Agents

Estate agents are part and parcel of buying a house in the Uk. If you're looking for a new home then your first stop is usually an estate agent. Once you've found the house you want then the fun really begins with finding a solicitors to do the conveyancing and make sure that the sale goes through smoothly.

What is conveyancing?

Conveyancing is the legal process of selling and buying a house. This is the legal work required for buying and selling a property. The conveyancing process involves the transfer of "good title" or ownership from one party to another. It is a fairly complicated and longwinded process that involves untangling the legal jargon found in the title deeds, and checking the background of your property with the local authority and title searches.

Hints on finding a good solicitor for conveyancing

• Ask friend's who've moved house recently for their recommendation
• Ask the estate agents who are selling your home for a recommendation
• Ask neighbours if they know anyone who's had a great conveyancer
• Get quotes off several companies
• Ask who'll be dealing with your sale and purchase
• Ask how long the sale process is likely to take

The benefits of using an online conveyancer - this may vary according to who you use

• instant online quote -
• SMS & email updates –
• case trace online -
• no completion, no fee -
• fixed price
• Regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
• Reliable
• Can chase up what stage you're at online 24 hours a day

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