New-Build Conveyancing Solicitors

Specialist ‘new build’ and property developer services, serving Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.

One of the largest, most established Conveyancing Teams in the region, dedicated to House Builders and Residential Property Developers.

Your assurance of quality

• Lexcel accredited
• CQS accredited (Accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme)
• Members of the Help To Buy panel…so you know we’ll get things done as quickly and smoothly as possible
• Our specialist team has invested heavily in an integrated system which lets us to process transactions quickly.
• We are on all major mortgage lender panels.
• Dedicated team based at local offices
• A wealth of experience in acting for purchasers of new-build properties
• We can also advise on cohabitation agreements, a legal document between unmarried couples who are living together setting out arrangements for finances, property and children while you’re living together and if you split up, become ill or worse.
• Completion of a new build differs from buying a property in the re-sale market. The weather, suppliers and other factors can all impact on the speed of the build.

Serving clients across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, we’ve built one of the largest and most established teams of new-build conveyancing solicitors in the region.

Dedicated to supporting residential property buyers, house builders, and residential property developers with our years of invaluable experience and knowledge in this industry, the team at Wilson Browne offers a range of essential services for those looking to sell or purchase a new-build property.

What does a new-build conveyancer do?

As a buyer, you may have to exchange contracts without seeing the actual house you are buying, while property developers often rely on solicitors to exchange contracts within 28 days of an offer being accepted. This is where a specialist new-build conveyancer or solicitor can help.

Regardless of whether you’re looking for peace of mind, expert legal advice, or greater efficiency, learn more about how our new-build conveyancing solicitors can help below.

For buyers, we can:

• Check the property title
• Check property access to drainage and sewers, electricity, gas, and water
• Ensure you understand the ‘new-build guarantee’
• Discuss the terms of the property contract with you
• Check for any restrictive covenants
• Ensure you’re covered by a National House Building Council (NHBC) or Local Authority Building Control (LABC) warranty
• Carry out relevant property searches

For property developers, we can:

• Pre-check site documentation issued by your legal team
• Visit your site office or offices, meet with your sales team, offer advice and even training
• Agree a set of non-plot specific enquiries with your team
• Report to your purchasers on the title with the contract for signing on receipt of the contract
• Request the deposit monies from the purchaser(s)
• Provide you with updates, as desired, by either e-mail or by phone

How does the new-build conveyancing process work?

A team of new-build conveyancing solicitors is often vital for ensuring you’ve submitted the necessary legal paperwork within the short, stringent timeline. Not all solicitors or conveyancers offer new-build services, so we recommend doing your research and selecting an experienced conveyancing solicitors before making an offer on a new-build.

Reserve the property

If you’re keen to stop the new-build from being snapped up by another viewer, you’ll be asked to pay a non-refundable reservation fee (anywhere between £500 to several thousands of pounds) before making an offer. However, this fee will be deducted from the final price and allows you to reserve the property for 28 days.

Arrange your mortgage

A mortgage is essential for many buyers, so it’s worth exploring mortgage lenders early on and obtaining an Agreement in Principle before you even make an offer on a property. Once your offer has been accepted, however, you’ll need to obtain a confirmed mortgage offer letter based on the value of the new-build property.

Conduct conveyancing checks

It’s essential that your solicitor carries out the relevant conveyancing searches including planning permission checks, local authority searches, title deed checks, and a search to see whether the property is covered by the new-build guarantee.

These searches are designed to highlight any potential issues that could impact the value of the property.

Find a surveyor

Despite being a new-build, you should still contact a surveyor to create a snagging list. While most new-build properties will come with a ten-year NHBC warranty (for protection against any structural defects), it’s also wise to ask a snagging surveyor to conduct an inspection of the finish and any damage.

Exchange contracts

At this point, you’ll be asked to pay the deposit (typically between 5-10%) and exchange contracts with the developer to make the transaction legally binding.

Complete

The final step is to set a completion date which is the date that you (or your mortgage lender) pay the property balance. A date to complete is normally set 10 days after the contracts have been exchanged, but this isn’t always the case.

On this date, your solicitor or conveyancer will fill in all the necessary documentation to transfer legal ownership of the property to you and you’ll be given the keys to the new-build and can begin moving in.

Why choose Wilson Browne as your new-build conveyancing solicitors?

At Wilson Browne Solicitors, our dedicated team of new-build conveyancing solicitors is commercial, practical, and proactive.

We understand that time is of the essence when you agree to a sale and the quality of what we deliver to your referred clients will reflect on you, which is why our capability and expertise will enhance your own offering.

Assurance of quality

Our conveyancing team is highly experienced in dealing with new-build purchases and the Help to Buy scheme and our panel membership recognises our experience, efficiency, and high standards of service.

Fully accredited

Lexcel and CQS accredited (accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme) as well as being a member of the Help to Buy panel, you can rest assured that we’ll get things done as quickly and smoothly as possible. We are also on all major mortgage lender panels.

Integrated system

Our specialist team has invested heavily in an integrated system which lets us to process transactions easily and efficiently.

Dedicated team based at local offices

Our team of new-build conveyancing solicitors, alongside our Housing Team and Private Landlord Team serve clients in and around Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Higham Ferrers, Wellingborough and Leicester.

Highly experienced and knowledgeable

Our knowledgeable team have amassed a wealth of experience in acting for purchasers of new-build properties.

We can also advise on cohabitation agreements, a legal document between unmarried couples who are living together setting out arrangements for finances, property, and children while you’re living together and if you split up, become ill or worse.

Completion of a new-build differs from buying a property in the re-sale market. The weather, suppliers and other factors can all impact on the speed of the build.

In today’s market, where demand outstrips supply there can often be little or no flexibility around this, which is why you need specialist new-build conveyancing solicitors who know the new-build market and have both the capacity and experience to help.

No hidden fees

Our new-build conveyancing solicitors fees are completely transparent and on a fixed fee basis with no hidden charges, so your purchasers can be sure of what they’re paying from the outset: 96% of our clients confirm that the price we quote is the price they paid. We’re also upfront about any additional fees.

Have a new-build conveyancing enquiry? Contact Wilson Browne Solicitors today.

Keen to discuss your specific conveyancing requirements with one of our knowledgeable new-build conveyancing solicitors? Regardless of whether you want to learn more about our fees or services, the first call is always free, so why not contact our friendly team today?

Simply give us a call on 0800 088 6004 or fill in our online contact form for a call back at a more convenient time. Alternatively, with office in across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, we also welcome office visits by appointment.

However you choose to contact us, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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