arins work with a carefully selected panel of reputable solicitors.

Here are some key features of the service they provide.

		They work on a no sale no legal fee service. If your transaction does not proceed you won't pay any legal fees.
		Our solicitors work together with us using state of the art technology to ensure you get the best possible service.
		Customer care is priority. You will have a direct dial number and email address for a member of our friendly and professional legal team who will see your transaction through from start to finish.
		By combining a quality service with transparent fees, clients can be confident of how much they are paying for the service, which in our opinion represents excellent value for money.
		You can remain up to date with the progress of your transaction through our 24 hour online reporting system available on our website.
		Our solicitors are linked into our software, so they can gain access to your information at a click of a button, which can save time.

For a free quotation please contact our office on 0118 926 8260 where one of our highly trained members of staff will be more than happy to help you.

We have also provided you some key steps in the legal process

Seller(s) Legal Steps

		Instruct your solicitor (this should be done at the point you place your property on the market).
		Ensure ID check is complete (Under the money laundering act 2003)
		Obtain EPC
		Send client property information forms, fixtures and fittings list.
		Obtain the title deeds and a copy of the land registry entries if the title is registered.
		Seller returns the completed property information forms and fixtures, fittings and content form.
		A contract package (i.e. the completed property information form, the fixtures, fittings and content form, the draft contract and land registry entries) is sent to the buyers lawyers.
		The buyer's lawyers raise additional enquiries about title papers, contract and any other relevant issues and the seller's lawyers respond to this.
		This may require information from the seller or involve obtaining copies of further documents (eg. planning permissions).
		Agree contract terms and arrange for seller to sign the contract in readiness for exchange.
		All parties must agree completion date; then the contracts are exchanged.

Buyer(s) Legal Steps

		Ensure ID check is complete (Under the money laundering act 2003) and ensure funds are on account.
		Receive the contract papers and a copy of the EPC (if available) from the sellers lawyers.
		Check contract pack and raise additional enquiries on the contract title papers and any other relevant issues.
		Commence all relevant searches.
		Once searches received and all enquiries have been dealt with satisfactorily; approve terms of contract.
		Receive mortgage offer and instructions from lender and deal with any conditions. Obtain confirmation on how buildings insurance is arranged.
		Prepare stamp duty land transaction return (SDLT).
		Prepare written report on the title to the buyer.  Buyer to transfer deposit and arrange for contract to be signed.
		Buyer to activate buildings insurance and life cover (if applicable).
		All parties agree completion date; then the contracts are exchanged.