How we help

We provide all aspects of conveyancing, advice and support for stress-free buying and part-exchange purchases of new builds in England and Wales. If you are buying a property off-plan, which means where a property is purchased that has not yet been built but the plans are seen in advance, there are more time constraints, with only an expected completion date. There can be an expectation by the builder that you will exchange contracts within 28 days of reserving the property, risking the loss of deposit and the property if you don’t. 

We will: 

• Support you through the whole process of buying your new-build or off-plan home, whether you are part-exchanging, a first-time buyer or have a property to sell
• Liaise with the solicitors acting for the developer
• Examine and advise you on draft contract and lease, or transfer deed
• Deal with all your lender’s conditions of the purchase, such as reinspection and guarantees and check terms are correct for new builds
• Deal with any other finance you are using to buy, such as a help to Buy ISA or Help to Buy mortgage
• Raise any enquiries necessary, for example, regarding access, highways and drains
• Provide easy-to-understand reports on the contract of sale
• Advise you clearly on new building warranties and insurance
• Oversee your signing of the contract, lease, or transfer deed and mortgage deeds
• Prepare and send to Land Registry, your application to register as the property owner
• Deal with finance including sending of your deposit, payment of Stamp Duty, etc.
• Liaise with the developer’s onsite managers and legal representatives to see your purchase right through to having the keys in your hand

For developers of new-build sites, we are experienced appointed legal advisors, providing bulk instructions for buyers. From leasehold developments to freehold purchases, we act as the legal representative and conveyancing expert for all types of development.

Don’t underestimate the extra conveyancing required for new-build and off-plan properties. While seemingly simple in terms of no chain, there is a lot to consider. We’ll help you as experts in new-build conveyancers for buyers and developers. Give us a call for a free, no-obligation consultation and speak to one of our friendly team.