The conveyancing solicitor is integral to the buying process, particularly for individuals unfamiliar with legal and procedural intricacies. They hold a professional duty to secure all necessary approvals, and advise on seeking specialist guidance and obtaining the necessary reports if any issues or deficiencies arise.
Through legal enquiries, the conveyancing solicitor ascertains whether any Building Regulations or Town Planning consents are needed, relying on information from the vendor and the outcomes of the buyer’s RICS survey, if one is commissioned. Buyers are typically advised to commission at least a level-2 RICS survey, with a level-3 survey recommended for larger, older, or unique properties.
A skilled surveyor will highlight any Building Regulations concerns, and most buyers, guided by their solicitor, will examine the surveyor’s report and take note of any recommended specialised reports.
Estate agents are essential in nearly all residential property transactions, managing the entire process.
An experienced agent understands the perspectives of both sellers and buyers and the roles of solicitors and other parties involved. They are well practiced in identifying and resolving issues that could hinder a sale, thereby safeguarding their clients’ interests, their own sales and commission prospects, and their professional reputation. Read more>