Preparing To Sell Your Home
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Join mailing listInstruct a solicitor at an early stage to review your title and title plan before taking your property to market. Obtaining legal advice at the outset allows any potential issues to be identified and addressed in advance, significantly reducing the risk of delays or complications later in the process.
Once a sale is agreed, your solicitor will prepare and send the draft contract to the buyer’s solicitor. By that point, much of the groundwork will already have been done - streamlining the transaction and avoiding unnecessary setbacks.
Common title-related matters that may arise include:
- Rights of way
- Covenants
- Overage agreements
- Pre-emptions
- Mortgages
- Access issues
- Private drainage compliance
- Planning permissions and listed building consents
If any of these issues are relevant to your property, they can be proactively resolved as part of the pre-sale preparation. This could involve reaching agreements with third parties, preparing statutory declarations, or obtaining quotes for indemnity insurance - rather than these matters being flagged late in the process by the buyer or their lender.
Too often, such issues surface close to exchange, leading to delays, renegotiations, or, in the worst-case scenario, a collapsed sale. Taking action now helps ensure a smoother, faster, and more secure transaction. Start the process early to remove potential stumbling blocks before t hey become an issue.
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October Market Comment - Hear from Elizabeth D'Allemagne, Senior Partner
While speculation continues to divide the market between those eager to exchange pre-Budget and those waiting for clarity, some properties are still moving at remarkable speed. We take a closer look below.
October Market Comment
September Market Comment - Hear From Sophie Lane
Despite economic uncertainty and cautious high-end buyers, the Cotswold market remains resilient. Well-presented homes continue to attract strong interest, highlighting the importance of pricing and preparation.
September Market Comment
