Buying and Selling

Buying and Selling Residential Property

“I recently used KLR to sell my house. They did a really good job and will definitely use them again.”


At KLR Solicitors, our Conveyancing team can handle all aspects of the sale and/or purchase of your residential property. We understand the excitement around buying your first home or selling your existing property to move on to new beginnings. Therefore, we will ensure that your residential conveyancing transaction runs smoothly, and the title and property searches are meticulously examined, so you do not suffer any nasty surprises after moving in.


We hold a Conveyancing Quality Accreditation from the Law Society of England and Wales. Therefore, you can be confident that we have the expertise to deliver quality conveyancing advice, use a standardised process to recognise and reduce risk, and meet set expectations when providing conveyancing services. 

We pride ourselves on our responsiveness – you can trust that your phone calls and emails will be quickly returned/answered, should you choose to instruct us.



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Do I need to use a Conveyancing Solicitor if I am buying and/or selling my house?

If you are buying or selling a home, you will need a Solicitor to deal with the Land Registry, draw up the contracts, conduct the relevant property searches, and transfer the funds on completion day. 

We have served the community of South East London and North Kent for many years. Our Conveyancing law team has a deep understanding of the area and has built up strong relationships with local estate agents and mortgage brokers/financial advisors. Although some Conveyancers may be cheaper, they do not have our knowledge of the region which allows us to know what property searches need to be conducted and what to look for on property titles. 


The risk of conveyancing fraud is also high, with criminals becoming more sophisticated. We have robust security processes in place and will ensure we get to know you during the transaction, a factor which greatly mitigates the risk of fraud occurring.


How long does a house sale and purchase take?

The conveyancing process usually takes between 8-12 weeks. However, certain factors can slow things down. Most commonly, these include:

  • The property you are buying is older and/or listed, therefore requires more detailed searches of the title and careful examination of property reports such as water and drainage, and local government reports.

 

  • You are in a chain. This is where multiple people are buying and selling their properties and each one is relying on their house being sold before they can move forward with their purchase. If one person in the chain’s house sale falls through or their sale is delayed, your sale and purchase process will take longer.


  • The title indicates aspects of the property that needs investigating, or the property searches unearth troubling findings which may need to be rectified. 



Although you may be impatient to sell your home/move into your new property, it is crucial to get the conveyancing process right. Skimping on searches and title checks can result in costly and stressful problems down the line. Our Conveyancers will ensure that your sale and purchase transaction goes through as quickly and smoothly as possible, without compromising on the quality of the legal work required to protect your interests.


For a free consultation regarding Buying & Selling property, please call us on 0208 300 6666 or fill in the form below

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Sound legal advice is based on years of training, hard work, and passion, as well as familiarity with legislation and precedent and sound consideration. You’ll find all that and more at KLR Solicitors. 

We are currently only taking on Family Law, Conveyancing, Immigration, Wills & Probate work.


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FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.
  • Do We Really Need to Sell ?

    It would be useful if you look at all options first, if you need more space look at comparing the cost of extensions, or converting the basement. There is a cost of selling a home, so look into all your options first.


    Speak with your mortgage lender, you need to understand, if there is any early redemption fees and how big the mortgage is you need.


    Put together all your costs, then decide if moving is the right decision.

  • Buying or Renting ?

    If you need to sell your home and rent for a little while, this can add to your overall expense, sometimes though it can give you better negotiation terms, with the new home purchase you will not be in a chain.


  • Who Will Sell your Property ?

    You can choose to sell the house yourself or you can use a local estate agent or nowadays a digital estate agent ?


    Depending on what your expertise is and how well your local estate agent works, its best to do some research. 


    A good estate agent will look after you, even after the property has been sold, whilst maintaining communication about the chain and an issues that may arise.

  • How Much To Sell Your Home For ?

    This is a really difficult decision to make, if you are using an estate agent ask them to back up the valuation, with examples in your local market, get a few estate agent to offer valuations with examples. There are also useful tools with Rightmove and Zoopla to assist you get average valuation based on sales.

  • How to Prepare Your House to Sell ?

    Everybody is looking for a home, so ensure you keep your home 'homely' with keeping it clean and everything packed away, giving more space and tidy up the areas that need the attention. A bit of paint and a scrub makes a big difference to how the house can be viewed.

  • Hiring a Solicitor or Conveyancer

    You will need a solicitor or conveyancer to handle all your legal work and to transfer ownership of the property, to you or your buyer.



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