Moving house is often said to be one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. Certainly, it is often the largest financial transaction that a person will undertake. Your house is probably your major capital asset and as such needs to be protected. There are many problems, which can be associated with buying and selling property.

Is the title in order and does the seller have the legal right to sell the property?

Are the boundaries in order? Are there any disputes with the adjoining owners?

Are there any road charges or other outstanding financial penalties affecting the property? Is it likely to be included in a future Compulsory Purchase Order?

What fixtures, fittings and other items are being left by the seller in the property?
Many subsequent disputes arise from this point alone.

Wains aim to ensure the transaction is dealt with as efficiently and as speedily as possible. You will be kept fully informed of developments as they occur and throughout you will receive sound legal and practical advice as the matter proceeds. Many other queries often arise in the course of buying and selling a property and Wains can give assistance should these occur.

Wains can provide full written estimates of cost which will show not only the cost of sale and purchase and any mortgage funds to be paid or received but also payments which they have to make in the course of the transaction such as VAT, search fees, stamp duty and land registration fees. Such information will enable you to budget more accurately.

The same disciplines must be applied to commercial Conveyancing. The commercial Conveyancing department offers a meticulous examination and evaluation of your rights and obligations.

Whether it is a corner shop or a shopping mall, an office or an office block, an industrial unit or a factory, Wains are able to advise on short and long term planning issues, rent reviews, restrictions on development and use, property management issues, access rights and signage etc. They can also explore the potential for grant aid and any other finance that may be available.

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