First time buyer solicitors to help you close the deal on your first home

Buying a property is huge commitment- financially, legally, and emotionally. There are many stages to navigate before contracts are signed and keys are in hand. We want you to feel informed and empowered as you take your first step onto the property ladder. So we’ve put together our Complete First-Time Buyer Guide, where you’ll find everything you need to know about buying your first home.

As your conveyancing solicitor, we’re here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.

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Our experienced and highly qualified team will not only manage the conveyancing process; we’ll provide tailored advice to help you make informed decisions about your property.

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The conveyancing process varies depending on what type of property you are buying. Check out our first-time buyer guide for tailored advice:

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Finances at the ready

Buying a house is expensive. Make sure you consider the true cost of moving so you can budget effectively and avoid any nasty surprises.

What do you need to budget for?

Our guide talks you through all the requirements and costs of buying a home to help you prepare, including Mortgage Fees, Survey Fees, Legal Fees and Disbursements, Tax, Service Charges, Ground Rent, Leasehold Management Costs and Insurance.

What do you need to budget for?

Securing a Mortgage

Start making arrangements for your mortgage as soon as possible so you know how much your provider is willing to lend. There are also a number of incentives and schedule you should be aware of as a first time buyer.

Securing a Mortgage

Gifted Deposits

Many first-time buyers rely on a financial gift from family to boost their deposit amount and increase their mortgage options. With a gifted despot, there are a few things to consider to ensure your application goes smoothly.

Gifted Deposits

Help to Buy Equity Loans

Equity loans can help you cover the costs of a new-build property as a first-time buyer.

Help to Buy Equity Loans

Lenders we work with

Our conveyancers work with a wide range of lenders.

  • Accord Mortgages
  • Aldermore Mortgages
  • Alliance & Leicester
  • Bank of Ireland
  • Barclays
  • Barnsley
  • Britannia
  • Cambridge
  • Chelsea
  • Cheltenham & Gloucester
  • CHL
  • Co-Operative Bank
  • Coventry
  • Fleet
  • Generation Home
  • Godiva
  • Halifax (HBOS)
  • HBOS Redemptions
  • Handelsbanken
  • Hanley
  • Help to Buy
  • ING Direct
  • Kensington
  • Kent Reliance
  • Leeds
  • Leek United
  • Lloyds Banking group
  • Loughborough
  • Market Harborough
  • Marsden
  • Melton Mowbray
  • Mortgage Express
  • Mortgage Works
  • Nationwide
  • Newcastle Building Soicety
  • Northern Rock
  • Nottingham
  • NRAM
  • Pepper
  • Post Office
  • Paragon
  • Platform
  • Platform
  • Precise
  • Principality
  • Saffron Walden
  • Sainsburys
  • Santander
  • Skipton BS
  • TSB
  • United Trust Bank
  • Vida Home loans
  • Virgin
  • West Brom
  • Woolwich
  • Yorkshire
  • Zephyr
  • Attom
  • Bluestone Mortgages
  • Buckingham BS
  • Chorley BS
  • Clydesdalebank Yorkshire bank
  • Cynergy
  • Darlington BS
  • Dudley BS
  • Hinkley & Rugby
  • HSBC
  • IPSWICH BS
  • Leeds BS
  • Leek United
  • Livemore Capital
  • Melton Mowbray
  • Mommouthshire
  • National Counties
  • NatWest
  • Newcastle Building Soicety
  • RBS
  • The Mortgage Lender
  • Tipton & Cosley
  • TSB Bank
  • Virgin Money
  • West Brom BS

Closing the Deal

This is where we come in! Our conveyancing solicitors will take care of the legal transaction through to completion.

1

Offer and Acceptance

Your offer has been accepted but it remains subject to contract. There is no binding agreement until contracts are exchanged.

2

The Conveyancing Process

Our conveyancing solicitors have a thorough knowledge of land and contract law and will deliver support and guidance throughout the conveyancing process.

3

Exchanging Contracts

The contract will be drafted by the seller’s solicitor. Once it has been signed and exchanged, the sale is legally binding.

4

Completion Day

Congratulations! You’re officially a homeowner! All of the money has been transferred and the keys are yours.

Read our First-Time Buyer Guide

Meet Our Qualified Solicitors

Buying a home may seem daunting. Our specialist property solicitors will guide you through the process all the way through to competition.

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