Residential Property

Buying and selling property is usually the largest transaction people carry out in their lives. You need conveyancing solicitors you can rely on.

ORJ’s conveyancing service ensures the legal process of buying and selling a house is as smooth as possible.

At ORJ we have some of the region’s most highly-regarded property solicitors operating in Birmingham, Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.

We pride ourselves on developing a close working relationship with you and our conveyancing service is based around four core principles: approachability, efficiency, expertise and experience.

We understand that moving house can be challenging and stressful. That’s why, from day one to completion, our licensed conveyancing lawyers will be on hand to guide and advise you through the complexities and intricacies of the transaction.

You’ll be able to talk directly to the person who is overseeing your purchase or sale at each stage of the conveyancing process, or an experienced member of our team.

Our specialist Residential Property conveyancing department can help you with: –

Buying a home or other residential property – freehold or leasehold

Selling a home or other residential property – freehold or leasehold

New Purchase

Once you have accepted our transparent conveyancing fees and confirmed that you would like us to act on your behalf, a welcome pack is issued which contains:

Client care letter

This explains the process that will follow, right from day one to the handover of keys

Stamp Duty questionnaire

This will help us to identify whether you are liable to pay any Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), pay higher rate SDLT or whether you qualify for the first time buyers’ relief.

Source of funds questionnaire/declaration

This will help us to confirm where you have obtained your funds from. We carry out the necessary source of funds checks in order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations.

The next steps

• We request certified copies of your ID so that we can comply with Money Laundering Regulations. Electronic Anti-Money Laundering (AML) ID checks will be carried out against each client once the paperwork has been returned.

• We ask you to pay an initial £350 to cover searches.

• In order to comply with GDPR, we ask that you provide us with consent to liaise with the developer in order to discuss the progress of your plot.

• If you are buying a new build, the developer/developer’s solicitor will normally issue us with a copy of the reservation form. Upon receipt we will check the exchange deadline, anticipated legal completion date (ALCD), examine incentives and submit searches.

• If the matter is proceeding under the Help to Buy scheme or Forces Help to Buy, there will be additional paperwork required in order to proceed.

• If you are using a Help to Buy ISA then the developer may agree a reduced deposit on exchange of contracts as the ISA Bonus is not available until completion. You will be required to complete a first-time buyer declaration.

New Sale

If you have an existing residential property to sell, then our specialist conveyancing team have a wealth of experience and are well versed in working to tight deadlines while, at the same time, ensuring that the conveyancing for the sale of any existing property also progresses efficiently.

If you are part-exchanging your existing home with the builder, this can often be as complex as any home buying process. The builder’s solicitors must ensure that all legal aspects of the property are in order, because the builder will then be re-selling a residential property of which they have no personal knowledge.  We are experienced in the unique requirements that part-exchange transactions bring, and we therefore offer a comprehensive advice package.

The conveyancing process is an important part of buying or selling property. Use our interactive tool to get your free conveyancing expert now, contact us on 01785 223440 or team@orj.co.uk