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Selling a Property Solicitors Wicklow
Selling a property is a significant legal and financial undertaking that requires meticulous attention to detail. Cullen O’Beirne combines decades of local expertise in Wicklow with a rigorous approach to conveyancing to ensure your sale is completed efficiently and securely.
Who Will I Be Dealing With During the Sale Process?
When you instruct Cullen O’Beirne, you are supported by a dedicated conveyancing team led by experienced solicitors who specialize in property law. You will have a primary point of contact, a qualified solicitor who manages the legal investigation and the drafting of the Contract for Sale. Our approach is “casual yet professional,” ensuring you can speak directly with the legal experts handling your file. You will also interact with our legal executives who assist in gathering title deeds and coordinating with your lending institution to ensure any existing mortgages are discharged.
How Long Does the Conveyancing Process Take?
The duration of a property sale can vary based on the complexity of the title and the length of the “chain.” On average, a standard residential sale takes between 8 to 12 weeks from the time the property is Sale Agreed to the final Completion.
- The timeline is generally divided into several stages:
- Pre-Contract Stage (2–4 weeks): Gathering title deeds and drafting the contract.
- Contract Stage (2–4 weeks): The buyer’s solicitor reviews the title and raises "Requisitions'' on Title.
- Completion Stage (2 weeks): Final searches are performed, funds are transferred, and keys are handed over.
Our Commitment to You
Cullen O’Beirne has a long-standing reputation for providing trusted legal support to individuals selling a property across Wicklow and beyond. With decades of experience in conveyancing, we are dedicated to helping you understand the legal process and guide you through the sales process.
Why Choose Us for Your Property Sale?
Choosing Cullen O’Beirne means choosing security and transparency. We offer:
Decades of Experience: We have navigated thousands of sales across Wicklow, from urban townhouses in Bray to complex agricultural farms in West Wicklow.
Local Expertise: Our deep knowledge of the Wicklow/Leinster property market allows us to anticipate local planning issues or boundary discrepancies before they delay your sale.
Commitment to Transparency: We provide clear, upfront quotes so there are no financial surprises at the end of your journey.
The Legal Aspects of Selling a Property
Selling a property involves more than just a physical exchange; it is the transfer of a “bundle of rights” associated with the land. Under the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, the seller must prove they have a “marketable title,” meaning a title free from reasonable doubt that could be forced upon an unwilling purchaser.
Investigation of Title: We ensure your title is “clean” and indisputable.
Requisitions on Title: We respond to a standard set of 44 queries regarding the property’s history, services, and encumbrances.
Discharging Charges: If you have a mortgage, we act as your agent to ensure the bank’s “charge” (the legal interest they hold in your home) is fully removed upon completion.
- Compliance: We verify that all planning permissions and building regulations have been met, particularly for extensions or renovations.
Conveyancing Fees and What is Included
Cullen O’Beirne provide a transparent breakdown of costs at the outset. Our professional fee covers the entirety of the legal work, including:
- Reviewing and preparing all title documentation.
- Liaising with estate agents and the buyer’s legal team.
- Managing the redemption of existing mortgages.
- Facilitating the final closing and transfer of funds.
Additional Costs When Selling a Property
In addition to legal fees, sellers should budget for “outlays” payments made to third parties. These may include:
- Commissioner for Oaths Fees:
For swearing statutory declarations.
- Land Registry/Registry of Deeds Fees:
For obtaining copies of your Folio or title maps.
- Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) Fees:
Often handled through your estate agent.
- Local Property Tax (LPT):
You must ensure LPT is paid up to date before the sale can close.
- BER Certificate:
A legal requirement to show the energy efficiency of the home.
How Often Do I Receive Updates?
We believe in proactive communication to alleviate the stress of the “chain.” You will receive updates at every critical milestone;
- When the Contracts for Sale are issued to the buyer’s solicitor.
- When “Requisitions on Title” are received and answered.
- Upon the formal “Exchange of Contracts,” at which point the sale becomes legally binding.
- A final confirmation on the “Closing Date” once funds have been verified.
Contact Cullen O'Beirne today to begin your property sale
Cullen O’Beirne is a branch of Sherwin O’Riordan LLP .
We pride ourselves on our strong reputation for guiding clients through the conveyancing legal system with clarity and without jargon. Our conveyancing team is committed to supporting you every step of the way.
We offer legal excellence and guidance for Conveyancing to all of Wicklow including;
Greystones, Delgany, Bray, Enniskerry, Kilcoole, Newcastle, Newtownmountkennedy, Roundwood, Aughrim, Avoca, Arklow, Wicklow Town, Redcross, Tinahely, Ashford, Kilmacanogue, Ballinaclash, Carnew, Donard, Laragh, Glendalough, Blessington, Hollywood, Barndarrig, Ballinacor, Carlow.
For a Conveyancing Solicitors near you, contact your local solicitor Cullen O’Beirne today;