Buying and Selling Your Home
Fosters provides an expert service to clients when buying and selling properties. Our experienced lawyers are supported by all the latest technology.
In the same way that a surveyor is physically sound, we check that it is legally sound.
We are an efficient and friendly team. We work closely with you and with all others involved to ensure the best service in terms of quality and speed.
We will keep you fully informed throughout supporting you all the way. We know that moving house can be stressful.
Fosters is experienced in dealing with unusual properties. The quality of our service is illustrated by the volume of the repeat business we receive from satisfied clients and those who recommend family and friends. We provide advice and help across a wide spectrum including:
- House sales
- House purchases
- Remortgages
- Residential tenancies
- Leasehold sales and purchases
- New properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- Right to buy
- Site development/plot sales and purchases
- Buy to let
- Affordable Housing
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a HIP?
In general, all homes in England and Wales which are marketed for sale require a HIP.
Your property could be exempt:
- if you are selling as the result of a private arrangement (without marketing)
- if it is not used as a home
- if it is unsafe or to be demolished
- What is included in the HIP?
- Evidence of legal ownership
- Sale Statement (summarising the terms of sale)
- Energy Performance Certificate
- A Local Authority Search
- Drainage of Water Search
- For leasehold and commonhold sales, certain additional information
- How long will the HIP last for?
Your HIP will last until you have sold your property.
If you decide to take your property off the market and then re-market it within a year of the date of your HIP you can use the same pack.
- How long does the HIP take to prepare?
Our aim is to complete your HIP within seven working days. It may take a little longer if your property is leasehold or if it is not registered at HM Land Registry.
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Legal Executive
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Post Completitions Officer
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