As a home seller, it's easy to underestimate the amount of work involved and the detail that goes on behind the scenes in order to ensure that the property changes hands without any issue. Yet there are many potential problems along the way, and someone who is unprepared or inexperienced could easily fall into a trap that could affect the outcome, both practically and financially. If you're about to embark on this journey, then you may be thinking about how you could take on a lot of this work yourself, but would you know what to do with 'Form 1', as just one key example?
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Looking to hire a real estate solicitor? Real estate solicitors act for clients in real estate dealings. However, not all of these solicitors are created equal. Which type of real estate solicitor is right for you? Well, the answer to this question depends on your specific situation and needs. Here's what to look for in a real estate solicitor:
Track Record
The reputation that a prospective solicitor has speaks volumes about the quality of service that they can provide.
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You may hear this all the time: owning a home is one of the biggest investments that people make. When buyers are ready to purchase a property, there is always a risk of fraud occurring during the transaction. Indeed, many people pose as owners of a home in an attempt to trick buyers out of their money. What happens is that an unscrupulous person pretends to be the owner of a property and disappears after the transaction is completed (and after funds are transferred).
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