Completion occurs when the residual monies, around 90%, are transferred from your buyer’s solicitor to your solicitor’s account. Your solicitor will call you when the money has cleared into your account and we will then be informed to release the keys and you will have completed the sale of your property.

The following steps must have been confirmed and agreed before the exchange of contracts can occur:

  • Preliminary enquiries following receipt of draft contract
  • Evidence of a good title
  • Specific issues have been highlighted in the lease where applicable
  • Local search queries
  • Fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale
  • The buyer’s mortgage offer

Once the contract has been signed by all parties involved the deposit will be paid in the form of a bankers draft between the solicitors. The completion date will then be agreed by mutual consent.

Once an offer is received we will let you know in writing and verbally. You will be made aware of any conditions of the offer and we will also check the buyer is able to proceed before you decide whether or not to accept the offer.

Upon your acceptance of an offer we will follow up with these steps:

  • Write to all parties to confirm the agreed price
  • Prepare the memorandum of the sale

The solicitor will send a draft contract to the buyer’s solicitor who will then carry out the survey on your property, exchange the contracts and the proposed completion date. We will continue to give you advice at this stage and negotiate on your behalf where necessary, keeping you informed with each step. There are no legal obligations until contracts are signed.

We will be on hand at your property for all your viewings within our working hours. This way any questions from potential buyers are answered immediately and provide you with advice when required. Our opening hours are 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30 on Saturdays and 10:00-16:00 on Sundays, so we are flexible for viewings that suit you. This gives you the option to have your property viewed seven days a week.