What do solicitors actually do when buying a house?

A solicitor or conveyancer will handle all the legal aspects of buying or selling a property for you….A solicitor or conveyancer will:

handle contracts.
give legal advice.
carry out local council searches.
deal with the Land Registry, and.
transfer the money to pay for your property.

Can I chase my buyers solicitor?

The best way to chase your buyer’s solicitor is to do this through your estate agent or speak directly to your buyer if you have their contact details. You can’t speak directly with your buyer’s solicitor as this will be a conflict of interest for them and against their terms and conditions.

Can I ring my sellers solicitor?

As far as your second question goes, it’s not illegal to contact your vendors’ solicitors directly but it is frowned upon, as solicitors generally prefer to communicate with each other rather than with each others’ clients.

What kind of enquiries do solicitors make when buying a house?

The types of enquiries that your solicitor will raise to check that your property is sellable in the future will depend on the type of house you’re buying and its situation.

Do you need a solicitor to buy a house in Sligo?

When buying your house, you will require a solicitor experienced in property law who knows all the problems that can emerge. Our Sligo based conveyancing solicitors know what questions to ask and advise you of any possible dangers.

Can you make a claim against a solicitor?

Even if you do not have a formal contract with a solicitor, if a solicitor has assumed responsibility for providing some sort of advice to you, and you reasonably have relied on it, you may still have a claim against them. We regularly act on claims against solicitors; some recent examples being:

What can cause a solicitor to make a mistake?

A failure by a solicitor to comply with a court order, resulting in a claim being struck out; Bad drafting of an option agreement on a purchase of development land. For a mistake by a solicitor to amount to a claim for negligence, it must have caused you loss.

What are the results of solicitors enquiries when buying a house?

The result of the enquiries will usually either set your mind at rest that there is nothing to worry about with buying the house, or will highlight areas that you will need to prepare for, or which might make you think twice about buying the house altogether.

How to speed up solicitors when buying a house?

It can be irritating and worrying but there are ways and means of speeding up this process. One of the big issues for someone buying a property is to move things along quickly so they can move in but also to prevent the prospect of being gazumped which will be heart-breaking if this is the property of your dreams.

How to get in touch with a property solicitor?

Get in touch with one of our property solicitors today. Fill in the contact form, and we’ll get back to you within 3 hours or less. Experts on property transactions from first time buyer to complex transactions. Our conveyancing service provides the peace of mind you need when buying or selling a property.

Which is the best solicitor to buy a house in Ireland?

Buying a property can be all the more daunting and stressful when it’s your first home especially in the increasingly popular Dublin property market – and we’re happy to offer extra help and advice, along with additional support and guidance for first time buyers. Complete our Online Enquiry Form, or phone us on 01 872 3143 today.