Buying a new home while selling your current property can feel like juggling two high-stakes projects at once. Property chains, timelines to exchange and completion and whereby finances all collide, making what should be an exciting moment feel overwhelming.
At O’Hara Solicitors and O’Hara Properties , we provide a fully joined-up service which is unique to other competitors. Our estate agency team at O’Hara Properties & Estates can help you sell your current home and find your next one, while our solicitors handle the conveyancing on both sides. Whether the Solicitors in house are able to handle both acting for seller and buyer in a transaction will vary from file to file. In the vast majority of cases this is possible whilst complying with the rules of the Solicitor Regulation Authority but in certain cases it may not be possible. At time of instruction we will be able to verify if this is suitable for you and your transaction or not. That means fewer delays, smoother communication, and a move that stays on track.
Plan Ahead, Stay Organised
Preparation is key. Knowing your budget, securing mortgage approvals, and understanding your property chain early gives you control and reduces surprises. Aspects such as paying money on account at the outset to be able to order land searches (where it applies) allows your transaction to proceed quicker and with less last minute hurdles or delays.
Communicate Openly with Your Estate Agent
Whether selling or buying, clear communication with your estate agent helps everyone stay aligned. Our team at O’Hara Properties & Estates coordinates viewings, manages offers, and advises on timelines, making the process much more manageable.
Use a Skilled Conveyancing Team
Simultaneous transactions need careful legal management. Our conveyancing team ensures contracts are reviewed promptly, timelines are coordinated, with potential pitfalls being flagged as early as possible, thus keeping your move as stress-free as possible.
Consider Contingencies
Delays happen. Planning for temporary accommodation or flexible completion dates eases pressure and prevents last-minute stress. If you are in rented accommodation, keeping in touch with your conveyancer and estate agent in respect of notice periods to terminate your tenancy prior to completion is key to ensure notice is not put in too early risking homelessness or furtheraccommodation being needed. Your conveyancer and estate agent are well placed to assist in notice period advice and ensuring the risk is reduced to the best extent possible for you and your circumstance.
Keep Communication Open with All Parties
Regular updates between your estate agent, mortgage lender, and solicitor reduce misunderstandings and keep your move on track.
Notifying your solicitor and estate agent of any change of circumstance or finances are vital to the transaction to prevent the pre completion checks flagging an issue which could have been disclosed earlier.
Why Choose O’Hara Solicitors
By combining the expertise of O’Hara Properties & Estates and O’Hara Solicitors, we offer a seamless, stress-free service. From marketing your home to completing the legal paperwork, we guide you through every step, ensuring your move is as smooth and straightforward as possible.
Buying and selling at the same time? Contact O’Haras Solicitors today for a joined-up service that protects your interests, keeps your move on track, and reduces stress every step of the way.
