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Teamwork gets you moving.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Buying or selling a property can be a real challenge with approximately 30% of UK house sales currently falling through prior to completion for one reason or another, often incurring costs for both parties. Whilst hitches may be unavoidable, a skilled negotiator can often find a solution, working in a team with those responsible for the conveyancing or financing of a sale. So if you’re thinking of selling a property, it’s a good idea to instruct a reputable agent who will work hard on your behalf to smooth the way to completion.
Conveyancing is the administrative and legal side of buying or selling a property. We can introduce you to one of our preferred solicitors who will act on your behalf. A seller’s solicitor will obtain title deeds, find out what is outstanding on the existing mortgage, draft the contract and assemble supporting documentation, answers queries from the buyer’s solicitor, negotiate points raised and report to the seller that contracts are ready to be exchanged.
If you are letting a property, there’s a lot more to it than just finding a tenant. Letting residential property is complicated and time consuming if you don’t know what you need to prepare. Landlords' responsibilities are many and varied, from gas and electrical safety regulations to informing mortgage and home insurance providers about your intentions to let your property. Failure to comply with legal requirements can result in fines or even a custodial sentence so it’s as well to have a dedicated team to make sure you are aware of all your legal obligations.
As an NAEA and licensed ARLA member, The Frost Partnership offers a FREE, no obligation market appraisal and advice on how to sell or let your home at the best possible price and within your desired timeframe, including ways to maximise the appeal of your property to the widest range of potential buyers or tenants. But there’s more to it than that. We work with you and your financial advisers and solicitors to keep everything on track, with clear, honest communication that you can rely on. At Frosts, this is reflected in the number of positive testimonials we receive from happy clients on completion.
If you are looking to buy a property, our team of surveyors are members of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), qualified to carry out reports and surveys on residential property and land. We do not survey any properties sold through The Frost Partnership due to conflict of interest but will be pleased to act for you when you purchase in any other circumstance.
Getting the right mortgage advice is a critical stage in the buying process. The array of mortgage deals on the market can be confusing so we work with a select number of highly reputable Independent Mortgage Advisers who are on hand across our region to provide expert advice to all our clients - whether first time buyers, those looking to re-mortgage, home movers or experienced buy to let landlords. They take the time to understand your situation and use their in-depth market knowledge to help find the right mortgage for you.
Our 15 office network across Middlesex, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, has the breadth of expertise and teamwork to get you moving. We’re expanding but we’re still an independent, family owned business, at the heart of your community. To put our team of experts to work for you, contact your local Frost office and let teamwork get you moving!
