Property law / New Build
New Build Property Solicitors Supporting Your Brand New Home Purchase
Buying a new build ? Our solicitors guide you through contracts, warranties, and legal checks to protect your investment from start to finish.
Buying a New Build
Buying a property is a big step. Our solicitors guide you through the process with clear advice, fixed-fee pricing, and smart technology.
You’ll always know what’s happening through our app, emails, and direct updates from your team.
Whether it’s your first home or an investment, we’ll support you from your first quote through to collecting your keys.
LYONS BOWE ENQUIRY STRUCTURE
Buying a New Build Team Structure
We provide both tech-driven solutions or traditional client-focused service to fit your preferences. With real-time updates via our app or in-person consultations, every step of your property buying experience is crafted around your needs for a seamless and transparent journey.
New Enquiry Team Day 1
New Enquiries are here to welcome you, answer your questions, and guide you through the beginning of your journey.
They’ll help you:
- Understand the Lyons Bowe Way and how our three-team client journey works.
- Provide clear, transparent quotes tailored to your needs.
- Compare our quote to make sure you’re. getting the best value.
- Communicate with agents who recommend us.
- Generate and talk you through your quote so you feel confident moving forward.
New Instructions Team Day 1 – 14
Your new Instructions Team are the first team you’ll work with throughout your conveyancing journey.
They’ll help you:
- Sign and return your documentation.
- Verify your ID Collaborate with your Estate Agent.
- Request the draft contract pack to the seller’s solicitor.
- Order your property searches.
- Prepare your file for your legal team.
Legal Team
Day 15 – 51
Your Legal Team will be here to help and support you throughout the next stages of your sale.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions.
- Assess the draft contract pack and submit enquires to the seller’s solicitors.
- Prepare your file for your exchange and completion team.
Exchange & Completion
Team Day 52-90
Your Exchange & Completion Team will be here to support you through the final stages of your purchase.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions.
- Send you the contract and transfer for you to sign.
- Exchange contracts with the buyer’s solicitor.
- Complete on your transaction.
New Enquiry Team Day 1
New Enquiries are here to welcome you, answer your questions, and guide you through the beginning of your journey.
They’ll help you:
- Understand the Lyons Bowe Way and how our three-team client journey works.
- Provide clear, transparent quotes tailored to your needs.
- Compare our quote to make sure you’re. getting the best value.
- Communicate with agents who recommend us.
- Generate and talk you through your quote so you feel confident moving forward.
New Instructions Team Day 1 – 14
Your new Instructions Team are the first team you’ll work with throughout your conveyancing journey.
They’ll help you:
- Sign and return your documentation.
- Verify your ID Collaborate with your Estate Agent.
- Request the draft contract pack to the seller’s solicitor.
- Order your property searches.
- Prepare your file for your legal team.
Legal Team
Day 15 – 51
Your Legal Team will be here to help and support you throughout the next stages of your sale.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions.
- Assess the draft contract pack and submit enquires to the seller’s solicitors.
- Prepare your file for your exchange and completion team.
Exchange & Completion
Team Day 52-90
Your Exchange & Completion Team will be here to support you through the final stages of your purchase.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions.
- Send you the contract and transfer for you to sign.
- Exchange contracts with the buyer’s solicitor.
- Complete on your transaction.
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The abortive pledge
Conveyancing with Confidence
At Lyons Bowe, we understand that not every property transaction goes to plan. That is why we offer the Lyons Bowe Abortive Pledge, giving you peace of mind that if your purchase falls through due to no fault of your own, you will not lose the legal fees you have paid. You will only be responsible for any third-party disbursements incurred, such as search fees.
What is Covered:
- Full protection for conveyancing legal fees if your purchase aborts for reasons outside your control.
- You only pay for third-party costs already incurred (e.g., searches and other disbursements).
This covers all services within our property department:
Buying Homes
Remortgaging
Selling Homes
New Builds
What is the difference between buying a new build and an existing?
With a new build, you’re the first person to live there, and everything is brand new! Sometimes, the completion date isn’t fixed until the building is finished. Existing properties have usually been lived in before and you can often move in sooner. New builds might come with a warranty but could have snagging issues (minor problems needing fixing).
What are the costs associated with buying a new build property?
The costs of buying a new build include your mortgage fees, legal fees paid to a solicitor like Lyons Bowe, and Stamp Duty Land Tax (if applicable). You might also have costs for any extras or upgrades you choose with the developer. Lyons Bowe will give you a clear quote for our legal fees.
What is the process for buying a new build home?
Buying a new build starts with reserving your plot and paying a reservation fee. You’ll then instruct a solicitor, like Lyons Bowe, who will review the contract from the developer. You’ll get a chance to order property searches. Once everything is in order, you’ll exchange contracts. Often with new builds, you’ll get a “Notice to Complete” once the property is finished. Finally, completion happens, and you get the keys! Lyons Bowe will guide you through each of these steps.
Can you deal with my related sale, too?
Definitely! However, when buying a new built you need to be aware that the buyers of your current property may not be comfortable with a completion on notice. You may want to consider “breaking the chain” i.e. selling your property before you complete on your new build. This may mean temporarily moving into rented accommodation.
Can I use my LISA bonus for my deposit?
You can do this but it is not advisable if there is a long time between exchange and completion. This is because the LISA monies have to be used within 90 days of them being drawn down. Your conveyancer will advise but if the completion date is likely to be longer than two months, it is advisable not to use as a deposit.
Do you also act on behalf of the developer?
No, we do not act for the developer. We act for you and your lender (if you have one). Our duty is to you and we will report to you on our findings on the site. Once you have received our reports, you can decide whether or not you wish to proceed with the purchase.
Will I have a fixed moving date?
Some new builds are built and ready by the time you instruct us, in these cases a fixed completion date can be offered. Most new builds are subject to completion on notice, meaning that the developer provides you with a “Notice to Complete” once the property is finished. This means that in most cases, you will be contractually bound to buy the property at the time contracts are exchanged, but you won’t have a fixed completion/move-in date until the property is built. Once the property is built, you are usually given a fixed notice period prior to your completion date.
How long does it take to buy a new build property?
We will begin work on your transaction with the aim to meet the exchange date set by your developer. Exchange dates vary between four to eight weeks with the average being six weeks.
