At Hardmans, our specialist conveyancing team understands that buying or selling a home can be stressful. With over 120 years of experience in local property matters, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your interests are protected.
Our Conveyancing Services:
We handle all aspects of residential conveyancing, including:
- Freehold Property (Purchase & Sale)
- Leasehold Property
- Shared Ownership
- Help to Buy
- Lease Extensions
- Property Trusts
- Commercial Property
Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Hardmans is proud to be accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). This rigorous assessment recognises our commitment to high standards in residential conveyancing. Our solicitors undergo annual assessments and compulsory training, guaranteeing you the best possible service. This accreditation also means we can act for you and your lender, as many lenders require solicitors with CQS status.
Jointly owned property
When you are purchasing a property with someone else, be it a Spouse, Civil Partner, Business Partner or whoever, then it is absolutely essential that professional advice is sought.
Did you know, there are two ways of jointly owning a property. The most common way, particularly where married couples are concerned, is as joint tenants.
- Joint Tenants – this ensures that upon the death of either owner the property passes automatically to the other irrespective of what is said in any Will. A joint tenancy cannot provide for different shares in the property at any point
The second way of owning is as tenants in common.
- Tenants in Common – you can hold the property in differing proportions, for example, you can hold the property 60/40 or 80/20 and so on. A Declaration of Trust is also then advisable to set out the terms of ownership more fully. However, with a tenancy in common the property does not automatically pass to the other upon death, but passes according to your Will or intestacy (if you have not made a Will).
For unmarried couples or those in a civil partnership, owning as tenants in common with a Declaration of Trust is often the best way to protect your individual interests.
Review Your Will
Important: Buying or selling property is a significant life event. Don’t forget to review your Will to ensure it still reflects your wishes.
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