Moving house is one of the most stressful events in a lifetime. We at Tallans Solicitors (Ashbourne) LLP understand that and are here to ensure that we keep that stress to a minimum. Our aim is to ensure that you are kept informed at every stage of the conveyancing process and our staff are available for any question, big or small.

What’s the role of a solicitor in the process?

There is a lot of paperwork to be gone through but we will deal with a lot of that for you. Our job is to tell you what you need to know in a way that is understandable and concise. On your Purchase, Tallans will review the Contracts and title documents provided by the seller and raise any queries that need to be dealt with before you can sign Contracts. We will also review your Loan offer and flag any areas of concern. Once the purchase has completed, we look after paying your stamp duty, registering you as owners of the property in the Property Registration Authority and sending your title deeds to your lender as security for your loan. On your sale, Tallans will review the title deeds to your property early in the process so that any potential issues can be addressed in a timely fashion. We will then draft and issue COntracts for Sale together with copy title documents to your purchaser’s solicitors for review. Any queries will be dealt with in co-operation with you and a closing date set. A big part of handling a client who is both selling and buying property is managing the movement of money in such a way as to ensure you get to where you need to be when you need to be there. We have a dedicated finance department who ensure the figures are always right.

What are your next steps?

On your sale, we need you to do a bit of homework for us;

1. Photo ID and proof of address within 6 months for each Vendor
2. Proof of PPS Number for each Vendor
3. Local Property Tax Payment History showing tax paid up to the end of the current year and in the correct band
4. Proof of residence for 2009 – 2013 for NPPR Tax exemption or receipts for payment if not Vendor’s principal residence
5. Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate, if relevant
6. Mortgage Account number and Lending Institution, if relevant
7. Copy Deed of Waiver/Court Order in relation to previous Marriages/Civil Partnerships
8. Confirmation of any extensions/alterations whether requiring Planning Permission or not
9. BER Certificate & Report
10. List of contents included in sale
11. Proof of registration of Septic Tank if relevant/li>
12. Map suitable for First Registration purposes if unregistered title (Tallans can put you in touch with a mapper if assistance is required)
13. If property was let in preceding 2 years – copy tenancy agreement, RTB registration number, details of rent/security deposit, Tenants name etc.
14. Up to date receipt for payment of Service Charge and contact details for Management Company if relevant.