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Residential Property

Buying and Selling

If you are looking to buy or sell a house or flat, our conveyancing lawyers are on hand to guide you through every step of the process and keep you fully informed at all times. This applies whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced property investor.

Moving home is undoubtedly an exciting time but we at John Hodge Solicitors appreciate that it can also be an emotional and overwhelming experience and so when it comes to legal support you need nothing but the best advice and strongest backing that will see you through even the most complex of issues.

The legal process of selling and buying a property is known as ‘conveyancing’ and our lawyers will call upon their experience and the ability to foresee issues well before they arise to guide you through the process so that you can be assured of the smoothest ride within your desired timescale.

We take care to listen to your requirements and questions and understand that communication is key. Having an excellent working relationship with our clients is very important to us and we will work closely with you to bring about your desired goal as soon as possible.

Selling your property

At John Hodge Solicitors we understand that the process can be demanding and confusing. Whether you are selling your property privately, or through an estate agent, you need to make sure that you are instructing the right lawyer.

There is often a lot of paperwork to be completed at the early stages of a sale and our staff are on hand to assist you with any queries that you might have at this time. We will submit the contract and title documents to the buyer’s lawyer and deal with any enquiries raised in an efficient and timely manner, keeping you - and your estate agent – informed of what is required before an exchange of contracts and eventual completion can take place.

Buying a property

Our conveyancing lawyers will ensure that the legal title to the property you wish to buy is investigated and is good and marketable. We report fully to you and ensure that you are happy, answering your queries and advising you in respect of any concerns you may have before you sign the contract and become legally bound to proceed with the transaction. We also deal with your lender’s requirements if you are obtaining a mortgage. 

We also understand that timing and timescales are crucial, especially if you are tying in your sale and purchase together and where there is a chain of parties involved. We always work closely with the seller’s conveyancing lawyers to ensure that an effective line of communication is maintained throughout the process. We also liaise with the estate agents and, if you are buying with a mortgage, your lender and any mortgage broker. 

Why use John Hodge Solicitors for selling and buying property?

If you want a proactive service that pushes your property sale or purchase along so that there are no delays; come to John Hodge Solicitors. Our residential property specialists have unique local knowledge that affords them proper insight that will tackle issues head on and well before they become problems.

Efficiency, a personal service and a true commitment to working hard to get your home move so that you can achieve your goal is what we pride ourselves on.

The firm has been awarded membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme which enables us to continue dealing with mortgages from the widest range of lenders.  For further information please see The Conveyancing Quality Scheme Client Charter.

When you are referred to John Hodge Solicitors you can be confident it is an honest referral on the basis of our quality of service because we do not pay referral fees to Estate Agents or Mortgage Brokers. When referred to a lawyer to provide a quote for fees you should always ask if a referral fee is being paid and check the small print of the quote for additional charges. All our charges are clear on the first page of our estimate and the fees you pay go towards providing the service to you.

We have conveyancing lawyers across Bristol, North Somerset and Somerset with offices based in: BridgwaterClevedonWedmoreWeston-Super-Mare and Yatton. However, we can help you no matter your location in England and Wales and please do not hesitate to get in contact should you want a transparent, tailored estimate of charges.