Can I pay for local searches, and out of pocket expenses by credit or debit card?
Yes. No problem.Back to top • Give me an idea of the whole procedure The first stage is an investigation stage. Searches are sent off, mortgages are applied for and the solicitors familiarise themselves with the legal titles. This takes about three or four weeks. After four to five weeks progress should accelerate. When mortgages are through and searches are back, everyone tries to agree a completion date. This is the date when everyone moves, or at least is entitled to move. When the date for moving is agreed the solicitors can exchange contracts which means from that point onwards, everyone is legally committed to the agreed completion date. To safeguard your interests we may require an exchange of contracts to take place at least 7 days prior to completion.
