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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Whether or not you have done your homework over the summer, now’s a good time to get moving! The kids are back to school, there’s the prospect of an Indian summer with light, warm evenings for viewing and motivated buyers rising to the challenge of securing a new home by Christmas! Buying or selling property can be a lengthy process, with many obstacles along the way, but with skilled negotiators working on your behalf, working closely with those responsible for the conveyancing or financing of a sale, it can also be plain sailing.

So if you’re thinking of selling a property, it’s a good idea to instruct a reputable agent who will work hard and use professional expertise to smooth the way to completion. Property experts in our branches can guide you from market appraisal to EPCs and the handover of keys, with all the information you need to make informed decisions about selling your home. Our experienced teams are on hand, accompanying viewings, answering queries and handling negotiations to make sure that you receive the maximum price for your property.

Conveyancing is the administrative and legal side of buying or selling a property, when solicitors prepare title deeds and confirm ownership. We can introduce you to one of our preferred solicitors who will act on your behalf. A seller’s solicitor will obtain title deeds from the Land Registry, find out how much is outstanding on the existing mortgage, draft the contract and send to the buyer’s solicitor together with supporting documentation, answers queries raised by the buyer’s solicitor, negotiate any points raised and report to the seller that contracts are ready to be exchanged. For the buyer, a solicitor will check the contract, supporting information and forms, raise enquiries, carry out the searches and report to the client on these, negotiate any points raised on the contract with the seller’s solicitor, check the mortgage offer and report to the client with the mortgage deed for signature, check the finances with the buyer and report to the buyer with the contract for their signature.

If you are letting a property, there’s much more to it than just finding a tenant. Landlords' responsibilities are many and varied, from health and safety regulations to informing your mortgage and home insurance providers about your intentions to let your property. All private landlords letting property in England must also comply with the Right to Rent legislation; failure to comply with legal requirements can result in a significant fine or even a custodial sentence, so it’s as well to have a dedicated team to keep you up to date, ensuring you are fully aware of your legal obligations. With let and managed properties, our landlords and tenants enjoy the full benefits of property maintenance, 24 hour emergency tenant helpline, advice on refurbishment and upgrading, ensuring that the property complies with current regulations and legislation, portfolio management and liaising with third party issues if required.

As an NAEA and licensed ARLA Propertymark 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. We put your property firmly in the spotlight using our 15 office network connections, websites, press and social media, to make sure your property is seen by millions. In short, we’ll find you the perfect buyer or tenant for your property in no time.

But there’s more to it than that. We work with you and your chosen financial advisers and solicitors to keep everything on track, keeping you in the loop every step of the way 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, both buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants 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. The most commonly requested survey is the RICS Home Buyers Report, specifically designed to inform you about the condition of the property by highlighting any areas of attention prior to purchasing. This can save substantial costs in repair and give you grounds for negotiating the asking price. Alternatively you can request a Building Survey report, designed to provide full technical details about the construction of the property, its materials, uses, defects, and need for future maintenance.

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 selected highly reputable Independent Mortgage Advisers who are on hand 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.

Whilst we are an independent, family owned business, our 15 office network across Middlesex, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, has the breadth of knowledge and expertise to get you moving this autumn. To put our team of experts to work for you, contact your local Frost office to discuss your property needs this autumn and let The Frost Partnership get you moving!