Frequently asked questions about selling a house:

Q: What do we do if we want to proceed with a quote
A: You can instruct us simply by sending us an email including your telephone number or by telephoning our office. The relevant paperwork for you to complete will then be emailed to you or posted to you - whichever is more convenient.

Q: Do we have to make an appointment to instruct you?
A: No - this can be done as mentioned above. If you prefer to instruct us in person, please call into the office.

Q: Do we pay any fees upfront?
A: We request a starting payment of £150 for a sale to cover the initial fees. The balance of our charges and other payments will be payable at the time of completion.

Q: Is there a fee payable if the sale does not proceed?
A: If you take advantage of our no sale insurance, there are no fees charged if the sale does not proceed. However, this does not include any payments that we have made on your behalf to the Land registry or otherwise.

Q: Do we need to visit your office at any time?
A: Everything can be done via telephone, email, fax or post if you do not wish to come into the office.

Q: How long will the sale take to go through to completion?
A: Most sales take an average of 6-8 weeks from agreeing the sale to completion. Each transaction is different however - some can be completed quickly and some can take longer. Usually this will depend on how many people there are in the chain of transactions and how quickly these people and their lawyers and advisors deal with the paperwork. Here at Graham Smith Property Lawyers, we deal with all matters as quickly as possible.

Q: Once we have exchanged contracts, how long is it to completion of the sale?
A: A normal minimum time is 1 week. However, this can be longer if you or your buyer have removal arrangements etc.

Q: Can exchange of contracts and completion be on the same day?
A: Sometimes this is possible if circumstances permit. Normally this is only possible where your buyer does not have a related sales and their conveyancers are prepared to carry out all the legal formalities prior to the exchange of contracts.