A brief overview of the next steps are listed below. Read on to find out what happens next after you’ve reserved your new home.
Within 48 hours of your reservation, you will need to appoint a conveyancer to manage the purchase of your new home and act within your interests. Whilst it is your responsibility to appoint a conveyancer, if you would like a recommendation then one of our Sales Executives will be more than happy to provide you with a panel of financial advisors.
Once you have appointed a conveyancer, you will receive a breakdown of the costs for their services, and you will be asked to make a payment on account to cover the cost of necessary conveyancing searches.
You should make this payment promptly to enable the legal process to continue.
Once you have appointed your conveyancer, our solicitor will take the following steps:
This will be supplied to your conveyancer and will include the plot transfer deed and the plot deed plan. Please note that there is an engrossment fee for this service which will be added to your completion statement. For further information, please speak to your Sales Executive who can confirm the amount payable.
The cost of completing this will be added onto the statement of the monies due from you which will be supplied to your conveyancer prior to completion.
Buying a house is a significant financial commitment and your conveyancer is responsible for guiding you through the whole legal process surrounding it including your rights and obligations. Your conveyancer should report to you on the below:
If you have any queries on the above, please speak to your conveyancer.
If you require a mortgage to purchase your new home, you should contact your mortgage lender or advisor and proceed with your mortgage application. This should be done within 48 hours of reserving. At this stage, you will be asked to provide a number of documents; this might include proof of identity, finance agreements and bank statements.
If you need recommendations for an independent new build mortgage specialist, please speak to your Sales Executive.
If you will be using your own monies either as a deposit or to purchase the property outright, you will need to arrange for those funds to be accessible. If notice is required on any longer-term investments, please give that notice in good time.
Home insurance falls under one of two categories:
This covers your new home against damage. Mortgage lenders usually want to see that you have arranged buildings insurance from the date of legal completion, so it is important that you get this arranged as soon as possible.
This covers the content of your home against damage and theft. Mortgage lenders do not usually need you to have this, but it is very sensible for your own protection, and it is important to note that your new home warranty does not replace the need for insurance.
Please refer to your individual policy for cover details. We also suggest considering personal insurance in case your circumstances change.
In order to ensure everything progresses in a timely manner, it’s important to regularly communicate with your conveyancer and mortgage lender or advisor who can then provide updates to our solicitor.
Head to the next step in our Buying Guide to find out here.
Please note that whilst our Sales Executives will do whatever they can to assist you in the home buying process, they are not legally qualified and are not authorised to give advice on the legal issues or aspects arising from it.
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