We felt safe in the hands of Photiades from start to finish and were amazed with their professionalism.
Rowan, Google ReviewThank you for all your expertise and advice. You have answered all our questions and made the process of buying our first home smooth and enjoyable.
Charlotte, Google ReviewPhotiades were excellent. They were both friendly and efficient and made moving house a very easy process. Photiades also did my mother’s will and she was very happy with the service. I would highly recommend them.
Bob, Google ReviewI used Photiades for conveyancing when selling my house. They provided an excellent service and I would recommend the firm.
Nick, Google Review
Conveyancing
- Abstract of TitleThis is a summary of all legal documents which relate to a...
- Caveat EmptorThis essentially means "buyer beware" - a principle which still stands in property...
- Certificate of TitleThis is a document which certifies the legal ownership of...
- Commons Registration SearchA search at the local authority to check that the property is not registered as common...
- CompletionWhen the buyer of a property becomes the new owner of the...
- ContractThis document will be signed by the person selling and the person buying the property and will be sent to their...
- ConveyanceThe legal work which needs to be undertaken when buying or selling a...
- DeedsThe ownership document relating to a property is known as a "Title...
- Environmental SearchA search which is carried out on the property to check whether there is any record suggesting that the property may be affected by...
- Exchange of ContractsWhen the buyer and seller formally exchange the contract and become legally bound to complete and move out on an agreed...
- Expedtion FeeA fee which can be paid to the Land Registration to speed up registration of a...
- Home Information Pack (HIP)This is a document containing various details about a property which is to be...
- Land Charges SearchA search at the Land Charges Registry to determine whether the property is registered and to find out if any mortgages or interests are listed against the...
- Local Authority SearchAn enquiry carried out to determine if there are any potential circumstances that could affect...
- Mining SearchA search undertaken to check whether a property has been affected by any coal mining...
- MortgageeThe person to whom the mortgage is...
- MortgagorThe person who makes the...
- RegistrationSystem by which the ownership of estates in land is recorded and...
- Stamp DutyA charge applicable to a conveyance, transfer or a lease of land where the instrument was executed prior to 1 December...
- Vacant PosessionThe contract term that state of a property will have been vacated upon completion of the...