Buying a home involves far more than just agreeing a price. Behind the scenes, your solicitor carries out a series of legal checks and property searches designed to protect both you and your purchase.

In this episode of our conveyancing series with Napthens Solicitors, we break down what these checks actually involve and why they’re a crucial part of the home-buying process.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning your next move, understanding these steps can give you confidence before committing to a property.

Keep an eye out for more episodes in this conveyancing series every Wednesday.

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:46 Recap of the conveyancing process
• 00:02:03 Understanding property titles
• 00:02:55 Leasehold properties explained
• 00:04:30 What are property searches?
• 00:05:08 What local authority searches reveal
• 00:05:43 When searches need renewing
• 00:06:13 The draft contract explained
• 00:08:33 Reviewing the draft contract
• 00:09:20 Common red flags and how to handle them
• 00:12:15 The role of indemnity insurance
• 00:13:37 Communication and timing expectations

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