Selling a property has always taken longer than it should, at least the conveyancing part does. For years it would take 2-3 months from accepting an offer to completing but now this is more like 3-4 months. At a time where digitalisation has sped everything else up, conveyancing is almost grinding to a stand still. There are all sorts of reasons for this including antiquated systems, not enough qualified and experienced legal teams to manage the levels of business and lets not forget the mystical Local Authority Searches! Until the system is completely revolutionised we have to make small gains where possible, hence the title 'Get yourself sale ready'. And this is as much about selling as buying, so if you are serious about moving, read on. If you are selling there are a number of ways to get ahead of the pack, the most effective of which is choosing and instructing a solicitor as soon as you place your property on to the market. This simple task can save you 4 weeks. By instructing a solicitor, signing their terms, providing ID and providing them with funds to start the process they can send a contract out the minute a sale is agreed. From a buying perspective it’s a similar process with regards to the legals; choose a solicitor, instruct them and have them ready to go the minute a draft contract lands in their inbox. Another way of getting your ducks in a row is to speak to an Independent Mortgage Advisor. You are about to embark on one of your largest financial commitments so it pays to fully understand all the options that lay ahead. You may not know this now but when you make an offer on a property we will ask you all sorts of questions about you and your offer and to put this forward in the best possible light. Essentially we need to be reassured of your ability to literally put your money where your mouth is! If you need some help on getting yourself ready to sell or buy please click on the link below.
