Legal Assistance

With a lengthy list of paperwork and legal considerations to navigate when purchasing any property, working with an expert solicitor and conveyancer is a crucial part of the process. The process of transferring a property’s legal title from one person to another is in itself more complicated than you might think, and preparing the legal documentation requires expertise.

Purchasing a buy-to-let investment property is even more complex than buying a home you plan to live in. This is due to the unique aspect of the legal as well as financial implications. It is therefore recommended that you use a specialist buy-to-let solicitor. 

Buy-to-let conveyancing solicitors will manage the following:

• Correspondence between all relevant parties. This is likely to include the buyer, seller, developers, lender and agents as a minimum.

• Reviewing the contacts of sale. 
• Reviewing any additional sale documents.
• Carrying out all required conveyancing checks on the property.
• Examining the legal title to the property.
• Advise on Land Transaction Tax or Stamp Duty Land Tax as well as handling any payments.
• Handling of all payments between the buyer and seller.
• Any additional queries in relation to the sale

Your specialist buy-to-let solicitor will be able to guide you through the buying process ensuring you have a full understanding of your legal rights. They will not only ensure your interests are protected now, but in the future as well. 

As well as protecting your financial interests for the future, your solicitor will be able to outline your legal responsibilities as the landlord of a buy-to-let investment property. It is important for you to know all legal requirements moving forward such as fire safety, health and safety inspections, financial responsibilities and so on. Your lettings management company will also be able to help you with these requirements post completion.