Legal

Now that you have reserved your home, it is important that you appoint a solicitor, who will ideally specialise in property, to help you with your purchase. They will act strictly on your behalf throughout the home-buying process and liaise with our solicitors to ensure that all related matters progress smoothly.

If you don't already have a Solicitor, don't worry! There are a number of firms that specialise in property purchase. If you require some guidance on this matter, just ask.

Your Solicitor will check all the relevant documents relating to the purchase of your new home. They are there to look after your interests and will be fully involved throughout, keeping you informed about key dates for signing and completing various legal documents.

One of the main things your Solicitor will be involved in is the exchange of Missives*. This will take place now that you have reserved your new home. Once your Solicitor has confirmed that everything is in order, they will arrange for you to sign a missive with Westpoint. At this point, you will be required to pay a deposit* to secure the property. This usually takes place two weeks after reservation*. Once this happens, the contract between you and Westpoint becomes legally binding.

At the reservation stage you will be advised of a target date of entry for your new home (otherwise referred to as the Completion Date) and should this proposed date vary as a result of construction works either progressing even quicker than originally forecast, or being delayed for example, due to weather conditions, be assured that Westpoint will keep you fully informed. Your Solicitor will also contact your lender (i.e. the bank or building society providing your mortgage - if applicable) to ensure that the mortgage funds will be released on that day. Thereafter, in exchange for payment of the balance of the purchase price, our Solicitor will arrange with your Solicitor for the Title* to the property to be transferred into your name, making you the legal owner.

*Definitions can be found in the glossary.