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Select one of the frequently asked questions below to learn more about buying, selling, and renting real estate. Also, begin to think about important things to consider when diving into your real estate search.
Brief description about the problems you might encounter selling your property. Then a quick line to show how we can help.
There is no set expiry date, but most lenders prefer reports that are less than 12 weeks old. If a property has been on the market for longer, the surveyor may be asked to “refresh” the valuation before a mortgage offer is confirmed.
Find Out More: How to Read Home Reports
Many traditional stone or cottage-style properties show higher damp readings. Often this relates to condensation, lifestyle factors, or ventilation rather than structural damp. It is important to note the context and, if you are unsure, you can commission a specialist damp survey for reassurance.
Not if you are joint owners. Both must agree, unless a court order is in place.
It varies, but straightforward transactions can complete within a few weeks once all conditions are met.
It must clearly authorise the sale of heritable property in Scotland. If you’re unsure, we can review the POA before any marketing begins.
Brief description about the problems you might encounter buying your property. Then a quick line to show how we can help.
No. The Home Report is commissioned and paid for by the seller. Buyers can access the full report free of charge. If you want additional specialist reports, such as a damp or electrical survey, you may choose to pay for those separately.
Your solicitor can lodge one on your behalf, which is the safest and most effective method. You can contact the agent directly, but this carries more risk of missing updates.
Missives are the formal letters exchanged between solicitors that make up the contract for the sale or purchase.
It’s strongly advised not to — the risk is too high unless funds are guaranteed from another source.
Yes — but you inherit the lease terms and obligations, so these must be reviewed before purchase.
Brief description about the problems you might encounter with the legal side of buying or selling your property. Then a quick line to show how we can help.
If the property is mortgaged, Hastings Legal will obtain the lender’s consent before making changes to the title deeds.
Burdens are legal conditions that stay with the property — for example, you may have to contribute to a shared access road or maintain a wall.
This is quite common. We’ll investigate and advise. Sometimes the issue is minor; sometimes it needs clarified before completion.
Often several weeks. This gives time for arranging funding, removals, and other logistics.
Brief description about the problems you might encounter with wills and powers of attorney. Then a quick line to show how we can help.
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Brief description about the problems you might encounter being a landlord. Then a quick line to show how we can help.
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Brief description about the problems you might encounter being a tenant. Then a quick line to show how we can help.
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