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Don’t Use Second Rate Service Providers. When you buy a property, you are likely to rely upon a combination of the following service providers: Solicitor or conveyancer to review the Contract and carry out the conveyancing. If you use a solicitor, make sure that they are a property solicitor Mortgage
There are a number of things you should research into before you buy a property: What are the positive and negative features of the property? What are the most recent comparable sales in the area and how do they compare to the property? What is the property like at different
Remember that the selling agent has been engaged by the Vendor to achieve the maximum selling price for the property. As with any profession, there are some agents who are less scrupulous than others. If an agent tells you something important about the property, do your own research to make
Gazumping occurs where a vendor has agreed to sell the property to a purchaser for an agreed price and then sells to another purchaser who has offered a higher price. Gazumping is legal because until exchange of Contracts, either party is free to change their mind even if a verbal
There are significant property costs and these include stamp duty and legal fees. Once the property has been transferred into your name, you should also consider the following additional property costs: You will be responsible for any damage to the property. Consider taking out building and contents insurance to cover
