Buying a home can be a daunting process.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking to expand your space or downsize, it’s a complicated process which features many steps, paperwork and legal guidance. Especially within the current housing market climate, it’s vital that you have all the knowledge and advice you need to make informed decisions. One way to receive such is by working with a solicitor who specialises in property law (also known as a conveyancer), who can offer tailored advice regarding residential property law.
We provide a bespoke legal service to individuals in all areas of residential property.
We deliver a modern, efficient, friendly conveyancing experience tailored to the needs of the individual client based on the traditional core values of service, professionalism and integrity.
Our service is geared towards all strands of society from the first-time buyer requiring guidance at each stage of the process to experienced property developers expanding their portfolio.
With over sixty years combined experience, we realise that our clients want to be looked after, kept informed and feel valued.
We simplify the process of buying, selling, remortgaging or transferring property so clients are able to clearly understand and enjoy the process: they can relax safe in the knowledge that we will look after their best interests. We provide a reasonable and fair fee structure, always providing value for money.
Producing an efficient service, we advise clients on the following:
Based in Hamilton, plus an office in Irvine we reach across the length and breadth of Scotland, we have expert and personal knowledge of the area and its property market. Due to this, you can be sure that not only you, but your property is in safe hands. Improvements in technology have transformed how solicitors can operate and as such there is no need for you to be local or visit our offices, we can arrange to do everything remotely to suit your needs. Our quality legal guidance and service will ensure the process runs as efficiently as possible.
Put simply, conveyancing is the legal transition of a property’s title, be it a house, flat, or parcel of land, from the seller to the buyer. The journey commences once an offer from the buyer is accepted by the seller.
The fees for your conveyancing are typically settled a few days prior to settlement of your transaction if you are buying, or we can deduct any costs from sale proceeds after settlement. We will outline all legal charges and any other outlays in advance to you and keep you notified as your transaction progresses in relation to timescales for payment.
Pinning down an exact timeframe for conveyancing can be tricky since each transaction has its unique aspects. Nevertheless, on an average scale, you might anticipate the process to span between eight to twelve weeks as a guide.
Conveyancing searches form a pivotal part of the property acquisition process. For many, these crucial checks, laden with legal text, can be perplexing. But rest assured, they play a key role in painting a holistic picture of your potential property. Each search delves into specific facts of the property, and collectively, they offer an encompassing view of not just the property but its surrounding environment too.
Below is an overview of the most common property searches. While some are standard for almost every purchase, others might be more pertinent to specific localities. Some, though recommended, might not be absolutely mandatory. If a mortgage is backing your property purchase, your lender may stipulate certain searches as a condition of the mortgage offering. We ensure all investment is secure and viable in the property. Our team is on hand to guide you regarding the searches you’d benefit from including:
If you’re based anywhere in Scotland, looking to move and require residential conveyancing services, then Carey Hughes is the company for you! If you have any queries or are looking to gain some more information/advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01698 404616. A member of our team is only a click or call away to offer a friendly and professional service.
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Our clients speak for us. Hear what those we’ve helped have to say about their experiences with our firm. Their words highlight our commitment to excellence and dedication.
Aidan Dooey A huge thank you for your professionalism and your excellence in all you’ve done to oversee the sale of my property. You’ve been excellent in every aspect of my dealings with you: being on top of all the details, your prompt responses, your professional attitude in tandem with your sincerity and…
We just wanted to send you a short email to give you positive feedback about Sean’s handling of our recent purchase. Sean is most definitely an asset in your team. He was exceptionally professional in every dealing we had with him, kept us fully up to speed on how the transaction was proceeding…
Sean Fraser We would like to commend a member of your staff by the name of Sean Fraser. He is a real credit to your company as he is professional, polite and understanding. We feel he goes the extra mile for his clients and always responds quickly and accurately at all times and…
Thank you very much for your assistance. The process from start to finish was seamless and stressless considering we are in Portugal. Kind regards
I thought it was important to take the time to write this email in my first night in my new home. I have recently used your company to sell my flat as well as my wife’s flat and to buy our new family home. For all of this, our point of contact has…
Shauni you are a legend. Thanks so much for sticking with it so diligently & putting up with my stress levels.
Thank you so much for all your help – you’ve been an absolute star!!!
Carol & I can’t thank you enough for your excellent work on the sale and purchase transactions. We are delighted with how the sale/purchase processes was handled by you, particularly how well you kept us fully informed throughout. Kind Regards
We would just like to Thank You for all your hard work and support throughout this stressful time. Kindest regards
Thank you for your work on our behalf.. very efficient and professional.
Shauni Taylor We would like to express our thanks for your very professional and smooth conveyancing in connection with our our recent house sale/purchase. You were recommended to us by Stephen Kennedy at Yopa and he was quite correct in doing so - your service in this matter has been very satisfactory to us…