Buying

We know that buying a property is a huge commitment and choosing the right solicitor is just as important. At Banner Jones, we have helped thousands of people in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Dronfield and across the country to purchase their new home.

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The conveyancing process can seem overwhelming. At Banner Jones, we believe that our simple and hassle-free approach has helped thousands of people to relocate.

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Flying Start

We know how important time is to you, especially when moving house.

Our new Flying Start portal allows you to complete the initial part of the process online at your convenience.

You can agree your quote, sign the T&Cs, complete a selfie online ID check and fill out your initial paperwork from your phone

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Key Benefits

Speeds up the conveyancing process - Typically saves 2 weeks on the average transaction.
Safe & Secure - Two factor authentication so you can be assured you information is always secure.
Quick & Convenient - Complete your initial documentation online, meaning that you don't need to print, sign or post important documents back to us.
Easily provide ID - Full integration with a state-of-the art selfie I.D. verification tool, meaning you don't need to visit the office to provide ID.
Secure Communication - Easily communicate with our team directly through the portal.

If you are considering the purchase of a new build house, you may want to look into the new help to buy scheme which was launched in April this year. Banner Jones have already helped buyers move into properties using this scheme, and we can help you every step of the way.

At Banner Jones, our highly trained solicitors in Sheffield, Mansfield, Dronfield and Chesterfield offer support and care to all of our clients. We take a professional approach to each case whilst ensuring that all of our services are fully confidential. We provide advice on each of the steps involved in buying a house to help guide you through the conveyancing process.

We would like to thank our solicitor acting for us Richard, he did a great job and was very easy to speak to and very friendly. Extremely professional and we would use him again in the future.
Mr & Mrs S, Sheffield

Great service from start to finish. Josh kept us updated throughout the process and was always very prompt with responses. Highly recommended.
Mr & Mrs B, Mansfield

Very happy with the service, Richard Joy has been excellent.
Mr L, Sheffield

Josh was very competent and understanding. He was friendly and tried very hard to help things go smoothly, he never made you feel as though you were being a nuisance. Lovely person. Thank you
Mr & Mrs P, Mansfield

Cheryl and Josh were great to deal with. The whole team were a pleasure to deal with.
Mr & Mrs G, Malmesbury

Josh was excellent and would definitely use his services again.

We were always helped with all questions and he was friendly and approachable.
Mr B & Miss C, Mansfield

Banner Jones have been super, and you in particular have been amazing. You have kept in touch throughout and bent over backwards to help!!
Ms C, Chapeltown

I would like to thank you for your assistance, i would highly recommend you to friends and colleagues alike.
Mr & Mrs P, Old Whittington

Great service, very prompt, everything explained in detail. Thank you Josh and his team.
Mr & Mrs M, Mansfield

House moves are very stressful. First rate service. I was put at ease with everything and the way our move was handled. I would highly recomend Banner Jones.
Mr & Mrs B, Chesterfield

Hollie was really great! What a great team, thank you very much!
Mr & Mrs H, Mansfield

Dale was very competent and thorough. I believe he worked hard to act in our best interests and he was very punctual with email replies.

Mr & Mrs B, Leeds

Very pleased with the service provided in relation to our house sale and purchase. Had good communication and response time
Mr B, Chesterfield

I received excellent service for the purchase of my house
Mrs S,Sheffield

Holly

Many thanks for all your help in making the sale /purchase of the above properties such a thoroughly smooth, stress free journey.

We can highly recommend your company .
Mr & Mrs C, Hockley

Thanks very much Jenna. I have been very happy with Banner Jones's help in the sale of my home. Please pass on my thanks to Gemma. Best wishes.
Mr W, Derbyshire

I want to thank Josh Butler for going above and beyond to make sure I was in my house by Christmas! Completion before 8 weeks is amazing at this time of year!
Miss S, Nottinghamshire

The staff (Cheryl & Ben) were both extremely helpful making our whole moving experience much easier.

Thank you to you both. We could certainly use Banner Jones again in the future.
Mr & Mrs K, Mansfield

Conveyancing in Dronfield

Sally Cother was a wonderful advisor and made both our sale and purchase of property so easy. She was always willing to answer our questions and kept us regularly informed of progress and was a delight to work with. Especially as we were performing our transactions from overseas. I'd strongly recommend Sally to other prospective clients.

Professor & Mrs D, Kuala Lumpur

Hollie was excellent. They responded to all our enquires straight away and explained everything in great detail. Banner Jones offer a friendly and reliable service.
Mr & Mrs J, Isle of Wight

Sandra went the extra mile to get us into our new home quickly. I can't thank her enough and would definitley use Sandra again, highly recommended.
Mr H & Mrs D, Chesterfield

I would recommend Josh Butler at Banner Jones, Mansfield, and indeed I have done so already. He was brilliant, helpful, patient, knowledgeable and very competent. He did a great job.
Mrs D, Newark

Everyone at Banner Jones have been helpful during our recent property move, Thank you.
Mr & Mrs B, Chesterfield

Following a hiccup or two with the estate agents, Banner Jones have been wonderful! Everything went like clockwork, all thanks to Cheryl.
Miss K, Mansfield

Karen was very friendly, approachable and efficient. I would most definitely recommend.
Mrs M, Chesterfield

Thank you for my Dad's house sale. We were really impressed with the service you gave. The whole process was fast, we never had to chase and you kept us up to date with everything very quickly.
Mrs B, Matlock

Josh Butler was very efficient, quick and professional on both selling and purchasing our properties. We have also made joint Wills and found the service excellent. We would recommend Banner Jones.
Mr & Mrs S, Northumberland

Thank you for working so quickly and efficiently on our case. Everything has gone so smoothly and stress free because of you and we are very grateful.
Miss E & Mr M, Chesterfield

House Sale & Purchase

Excellent Service
Mr P, Chesterfield

I just wanted to say, thank you so much for all your help and patience with me over the last few months. It took a long time to get there with the mortgage but you helped me out so much to get it pushed through quickly at the end! I would certainly recommend you to any of my friends who want to buy a house in the future. You have done a fantastic job, thank you :-)
Miss W, Chesterfield

Great friendly service as usual
Mr & Mrs H, Mansfield

I would like to thank yourself and Claire for all your help, patience and understanding throuhgout the conveyancing process of our late father's property
Mr N, Dronfield

Excellent communication throughout our conveyancing process. Thank you.
Mr & Mrs B, Chesterfield

Dale and the whole team at Banner Jones were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a pleasure to deal with such professionalism and positive attitude.
Mr & Miss, Chesterfield

Used Banner Jones twice now to move house, and have found them to be excellent in every aspect. Would highly recommend.
Mr & Mrs C, Grassmoor

Excellent, speedy, friendly service. Assisted with all my queries and very helpful regarding issues caused by the bank holding the money.
Mrs S, Chesterfield

Will always use Banner Jones for their personal approach, friendliness, expertise and to give you satisfaction
Mrs T, Chesterfield

Excellent speedy first class professional service, thank you
Mr S, Chesterfield

House sale was completed without any problems and very professional.
Mr & Mrs S, Old Whittington

I would like to thank you for all your help and advice during the last few months. I found you very approachable with a no nonsense approach, telling exactly how it is - which I like. Also sending and receiving the paperwork/emails was very efficient. I will use Banner Jones again if I have need of a solicitor.
Ms B, Sheffield

Banner Jones was friendly, helpful, efficient and considerate. My cousin recommended them to me and I will not hesitate to use any of the services they offer when the need arises.
Mrs M, Whittington

Buying a House

Good service.
Mr & Mrs W, Danesmoor

Couldn't have asked for more!
Mr & Mrs S, Forest Town

Everything went smoothly, no trouble at all. Thank you.
Mrs H, Mansfield

Conveyancing Sheffield

We have received excellent service on both occasions we have used Banner Jones. On this purchase Kate Skelton was very helpful, and dealt with the purchase promptly and getting us a quick exchange.
Mr & Mrs T, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Conveyancing Services

We have used the company for over 40 years and have always been satisfied with the professionalism of the staff.
Mr & Mrs B, Hockerton

Buying a House

I was provided with a very professional and friendly service. The staff kept me informed at all times and gave me a lot of confidence in their competence.
Mr S, Nottingham

Conveyanging in Mansfield

Excellent service, prompt reply to emails.
Ms N, Hampton

Excellent service all round!
Mr & Mrs B, North Wingfield

I would just like to say it has been a pleasure liaising during the last two house sales with Banner Jones. Both sales have been seamless, and you have kept me updated throughout the process. I hope we can work together again in the future, and would recommend your very efficient service.
Mr B, Loxley

Mark Bilton was excellent in every way.
Mr & Mrs H, Mansfield

The whole process passed without any worries or concerns.
Mr W, Matlock

We were impressed with all aspects of our service. In particular it was the experience of the team that was re-assuring. Sally and her team were extremely quick to respond on email.
Mr H, Dronfield

Conveyancing in Dronfield

Very good service.
Mr A, Walkley

Brilliant service; always happy to help and very supportive. Wouldn't go anywhere else for what you offer.
Mrs S, Rainworth

Banner Jones offer a professional, personal and friendly service.
Mrs R, Blidworth

Buying a House

Very satisfied with previous professional service.
Mr & Mrs H, Mansfield

I would just like to thank you and your team for the work on our property sales and purchases. Your work definitely helped speed up the process and allowed us to complete quicker, and we will definitely recommend you.
Mr & Mrs S, Dunham on Trent

The service I received couldn't have been better!
Mrs C, Chesterfield

Hi Chris, hope you're well! Really pleased to say that we've finally completed on our sale and purchase :) Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for your help. Gemma worked on our case after Lisa and was absolutely brilliant! Wouldn't hesitate in recommending her. Hope you have a fab Christmas and New Year! Best wishes
Mrs T, Monton

Just wanted to say thank you for all your efforts with our move earlier in the year. We really appreciate your effort and help in making the move happen. Thanks again
Mr W, Chesterfield

Would highly recommend. Very efficient, friendly and good communication. The whole process went very smoothly. Will definitely use your services again.
Mr & Mrs H, Upton

We wanted to say thank you to you and your team for your smooth handling of our recent move. Your professionalism and tenacity are much appreciated, and you always made us feel reassured every step of the way.
Mr W & Ms M, Woodseats

Couldn't have asked for a more professional, friendly and efficient service.
Mr P & Miss P, Chesterfield

I have moved house before and I have had poor service. Both Jessica and Jade were helpful and supportive, especially when I was feeling very apprehensive.
Mrs McC-W, Mansfield

I also want to say thank you to yourself, Stacey and Natalie. You've all been excellent, very helpful and very friendly. We will definitely be recommending to family and friends and will, without doubt, use yourselves again.
Miss H, Newbold

Thanks so much for all your vast efforts in completing the purchase on my behalf! Well done - you're a star!
Mr H, Sheffield

I've been very impressed with your prompt response and attention to detail with regard to my recent property sales.
Mr C, Sheffield

I'd like to thank you both so much for dealing with the sale and purchase of our property. We've been moved in almost a week now and absolutely loving it. Everything you have done for us has been dealt with at speed and with the utmost professionalism. If I ever get the chance to recommend you I will without a doubt push your names forward. Thank you once again for everything
Mr & Mrs H, Chesterfield

Thank you for your excellent service, as a first time buyer your advice was a welcome comfort.
Mr S, Chesterfield

I would like to thank you for the seamless transition of the sale of Waller Rd.
Mr H, Sheffield

Karen Askew and Nathan Rodgers did a fantastic job for us. Professional advice, speedy service and competitive pricing. Very happy.
Mr G, Derby

The service was excellent. We were particularly impressed by the swift responses and communication by email. A far superior service than our previous moving experience.
Mr P, Eastbourne

We’re really grateful for the work you did for us. 10 out of 10!
Mr & Mrs S, Bridlington

Very easy to make appointments, very personal service from all people at Banner Jones, my solicitor was very friendly and put me at ease. If I needed a solicitor again, Banner Jones would be the first on my list.
Mr C, Dronfield

Brilliant service, kept well informed all the way through the process. Would definitely recommend.
Miss H, Nottinghamshire

Cannot fault the service, efficient, prompt and cautious. Matters explained very well and clearly. Pleasantly surprised.
Mr & Mrs D, Mansfield

Service provided was excellent. All the staff were very helpful, considerate and professional. I would highly recommend to friends and family.
Mr W, Nottinghamshire

Hello Gemma, thank you for your help and assistance in both completing the sale and purchase. I know you picked the file up half way through so, to us, that would not have been easy but you always knew exactly what the state of play was, so again thank you. You made it easy for us.
Mr A, Chesterfield

Thanks so much to you and Jayne for all your help and hand holding - it has been very much appreciated!
Ms W, Sheffield

Once again, thank you so much for all your help and updates - it’s made life so much easier.
Mr A, Essex

We appreciate the quick responses we have had since dealing with you, so thank you again.
Mr G, Mansfield

Thank you for your hard work and putting up with my pestering.

It has completed very quickly and I have been very impressed with how efficiently you have handled things.
Miss H, Ashover

We would like to thank you for the help and advice that you gave us, pushing us in the right direction and staying on top of all that happened from July 16 through to completion on the 20 Apr 17. You were a tremendous support and we are grateful for you helping us to reach completion with the minimum of fuss. Thank you!

Mr & Mrs A, Chesterfield

Great, friendly service, we were able to contact whenever necessary.
Mr & Mrs Gwynne, Mansfield

Just wanted to say thank you for all your help, you have been very helpful and easy to deal with.

So once again thank you very much for all your work.

Mr B, Chesterfield

Excellent service from Josh. Thank you for all of your help.
Miss T, Nottingham

I would like to thank you both of you for your excellent service.
Mr U, Essex

Thank you very much for all your assistance and hard work and can you please pass on my thanks to Steve also.

It's been a pleasure working with you both on these past two projects.
Mr C, Chesterfield

Alison Howard is always great - Very professional, very efficient and always responds to queries promptly.

Stacey Lee-Davenport is also excellent - They both appear to work very well together! Fantastic service from them both.
Mrs M, Sheffield

Our solicitor was very helpfull and dealt with our house purchase very efficiently. Very friendly and approachable staff.
Mr H, Nottingham

Everyone was very helpful and made the experience of buying our first home easy and stress-free.
Mr & Mrs Q, Ecclesfield

Extremely efficient, professional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Mrs B, South Normanton

All interactions with Banner Jones staff have been very friendly and efficient.
Mr J, Chesterfield

Thanks so much for being there for us. You've worked so hard to make it all go smoothly. We can't thank you enough

Mrs H, Sheffield

Thanks for all your help!
Mr & Mrs G, Chesterfield

We have now settled into our new gouse. All thanks to Stacey and her team, everything was quick and faultless.

Alison is great, nothing too much trouble. My wife and I would definitley recommend Stacey and the team - Excellent!
Mr & Mrs H, Chesterfield

Very happy with the service given, prompt replies and very friendly.
Mr & Mrs E, Nottinghamshire

I thought overall the service was very good, Carey has acted for me previously and has always been available if I needed to discuss any matters.
Mr S, Dronfield

There was absolutley nothing to improve! Katie & Carey were splendid!
Mr Y & Ms R, Sheffield

Thank your for all of your help and hard work!
Miss S, Derbyshire

We have dealt with Banner Jones extensively over the past 18 moths, and found them very professional, friendly and efficient in allservices we have dealt with. We have recommended Banner Jones and will continue to do so.
Mr H, Chesterfield

Our thanks to Mark and yourself - House buying is inevitably full of stress but it’s made easier when your solicitors manage to combine professionalism with being friendly and approachable. It is much appreciated.
Mr W & Ms L, Salford

Thank you for all your help with regards to the sale and purchase. Much appreciated and highly recommended. We'll prob be in touch soon as we need to make a will.
Mr & Mrs B, Chesterfield

Recieved excellent service. Great comunication from Laura, I would definitely recommend this company!
Mr B, Nottingham

Hollie, you've made me an incredibly happy lady! Thank you so much for all you support, I appreciate your time and for keeping me up to date throughout. A very thorough service.
Miss C, Gloucestershire

Katie, Carey

Now that the dust has settled I just wanted to thank you for your dealing with the coveyancing for the sale of our Mother's flat. I know it was rather more protracted than expected but thanks for your perseverence and professional approach.
Mr G & Mrs B, Sutton

We are most grateful to you for all your hard work and diligence in seeing through this sale to a conclusion.
Mr R, Chesterfield

Just a short note to thank you for the prompt and efficient way you handled the sale of our property.
Mr E & Miss W, Chesterfield

Outstanding service from start to finish. Very efficient, polite and friendly staff, who respond to emails very quickly within a very short time limit.
Mr & Mrs T, Mansfield

Thank you for all you have done, Tammy and I have been very impressed with how quick everything has happened. You will be highly recommended from us.

Thank you
Mr & Mrs D, Worksop

This has been a real saga. Thanks for all you patience and hard work! We really appreciate it.
Mr H

We were extremely happy with the quick, efficient way that our house purchase was handled by Karen Askew. Time was very important as we were in danger of losing the property if we had not completed the purchase within a few weeks. Thank you very much Karen,
Mr & Mrs C, Worksop

Dealt with Mark Bilton for over 25 years re commercial and residential properties. 1st class service from all departments, I would highly recommend this firm!
Mr J, Hitchin

Excellent service from friendly, approachable people.
Mrs N, Bakewell

Thank you so much for everything, you have been an absolute star!
Miss N, Nottinghamshire

We just want to express our sincere thanks for the professional and efficient way in which you and your team have dealt with the conveyancing following the sale of my late Aunt's property.

Jessica and Jade were extremely helpful and professional also and it was a pleasure to know they were picking up the reins should you be otherwise engaged.

We would have no hesitation in using the services of Banner Jones on a future matter.
Mr & Mrs L, Derbyshire

The service was very quick and easy to follow. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Would recommend a friend or colleague to Banner Jones.
Mrs P, Chesterfield

Professional, helpful, caring and genuine. Nothing was ever too much trouble or to ask for.
Mr S, Heanor

Thank you for your most efficient service.
Mr & Mrs B, Devon

Thank you for your assistance with these two transactions. I am very happy with the level of support and assistance you've provided, and glad that I have chosen Banner Jones.
Mr S, Rotherham

Both Natalie and Stacey were very friendly and I had a professional service for both my house purchase and Will. The staff were very nice to talk to and helped me with every step if I was unsure what to do. Will highly recommend to friends and family.
Ms L, Chesterfield

Absolutley brilliant staff were helpful and friendly to me, Banner Jones staff have made buying our property as easy, with step by step feedback, even with the sale process. Thank you, very very much.
Mr & Mrs L, Nottinghamshire

The service given st the Dronfield branch was excellent. Staff were always friendly and helpful, nothing was ever too much trouble. We will definitely be using Banner Jones in the future.

A special mention to Catherine Wilson who helped us through a traumatic house move!
Mr & Mrs H, Sheffield

Banner Jones provided a very friendly service and we felt on equal terms with our representitive. Our queries were dealt with quickly and we got the home we wanted
Mr & Mrs G, Worksop

Kate and her team were very professional, knowledgeable, prompt and customer focused. The whole process was handled seamlessely and they were friendly and helpful. We will definitely like to use Banner Jones and highly recommend to our friends and family.
Mr & Mrs K, Leicester

Banner Jones have helped me buy and sell my houses with great ease.
Miss Y, Mansfield

Thank you for dealing with the saleso efficiently and for your help with the mortgage discharge.
Mr & Mrs H, Chesterfield

Fantastic service from start to finish.
Mr & Mrs W, Dronfield

Thankyou to you and your team for dealing with our move.
Mr & Mrs S, Chesterfield

Kate Skelton was very helpful, knowledgable and confident in dealing withour residential conveyancing. She always put us at ease and explained everything to us during each step of the way.
Mr & Mrs P, Sheffield

Thanks Jessica, efficient and helpful as always!
3Sixty Financial Solutions

We have been very impressed with your help so far and therefore would like to use Banner Jones for both the sale of our current property and the purchase of our new property, based on the quotations we have received.
Mrs V, Dronfield

Holly, thank you so much for all your hard work to get us into our new house for Christmas!
Mr M & Ms M

The purchase went through very quickly and smoothly, and I was kept updated throughout the whole process. Highly recommended!
Mr B & Miss W, Chesterfield

The whole buying & selling process was really smooth. Everyone says that buying & selling a house is very stressfull but you made it all stress free and we would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone. Thanks again.
Mr & Mrs H

Kate Skelton and her team are excellent, friendly and such helpful staff.
Mr H, Chesterfield

Fantastic service by Gemma Sharpe-Buckley at the Chesterfield branch. Always responded ASAP to every email, I sent several with lots of questions and I was always provided with clear answers to help me. 100% would recommend,
Mr & Mrs K, Chesterfield

I couldn't be happier with the service from Sally and her team at the Dronfield branch. Thank you.
Mrs R, Dronfield

Thank you so much for a professional and helpful service
Ms W, Sheffield

Would highly recommend this firm, my recent house purchase was all sorted in 4 weeks. Kate Skelton was excellent! Very thorough, kept me updated, returned my calls, couldn't fault the service in any way. Had tried to buy a couple of properties in the last year and the other law firms in Chesterfield handling those sales for the people I was buying from were not good... I followed Kate's advice and so glad I did as I have a great property and I'm really happy. I have used Banner Jones for employment issues and an accident claim over the last 15 years.
Ms P, Wingerworth

Excellent service. It's always a stressful time moving home but you dealt with the problems raised by our buyer's solicitors swiftly and efficiently. When we find another property will have no hesitation in employing you to do the legal bit!
Mr B, Baslow

Just to say first of all thank-you for all your help over the past few days, we’ve just picked up the keys and are very excited to get to the house!
Mrs W, Sheffield

“I wanted to drop you an email to say thank you to your self and the entire Team at Banner Jones. The communication, diligence and ease of firstly selling our old house & most recently buying our new home has been an outstanding experience for my wife and I. “
Mr T, Mansfield

I’d like to thank you for your exceptional service and support with this transaction. I know you must have lots of clients in a similar boat right now, but it really feels like you are working hard for us to get this sorted. We can’t thank you enough.
Mr A, Sheffield

Pleasure to work with. Was recommended Banner Jones through our IFA. The team got the ball rolling immediately and the whole process ran smoothly with no hidden surprises (or costs!) Really pleased with the high level of communication and friendliness of all staff.
Mrs J, Mansfield

I just wanted to feedback that dealing with Ben Roberts has been a pleasure. Having had a bad experience with the previous house move, it's been so refreshing to deal with Ben, as he has made things very simple for us, has made us feel relaxed at a stressful time, and we actually feel we are getting the service that we are paying for! We will absolutely come to you guys again as and when the need arises.
Mr B, Mansfield

Josh was brilliant. Many thanks to you all.
D Gamble, Mansfield

Exceptional value for money compared to other solicitors. Direct contact with the solicitor and his assistant. Responses were quick. A very good service and would definitely recommend.
Mrs W, Mansfield

Used the firm before and will use again. Can't think of a better recommendation!
Mrs A, Chesterfield

Conveyancing services

We recently dealt with Jade Cody and her assistant Morgan in relation to the sale of our home and purchase of new property. The service we received was outstanding. Any questions we had were answered promptly and the whole process was made seem less and as stress free as possible by Jade and Morgan. At no point did we feel that they were too busy to deal with our matters and we were kept up to date regularly. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Banner Jones for conveyancing services.

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Mrs C, Sheffield

Fantastic service – Professional and personable

10/10 service. I always feel looked after when dealing with Mark Bilton and Dawn Wilford. They provide a fantastic service for a very reasonable price. They are always willing to help and are knowledgeable in all areas. I have recommended Mark and Dawn to many of my friends and colleagues and I have only received great feedback.

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Mr M, Mansfield

Efficient and helpful for the purchase of my first home

I used Jade Cody as my solicitor to purchase my first home. I received timely responses to all of my enquiries and was kept up to date on all matters. I would happily recommend Jade and the team at Banner Jones to people purchasing a property!

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Mrs L, Sheffield

First Time Buyer

Thanks again for all your work getting us into the new house. We feel extremely happy here already.

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Mr B, Sheffield

Many thanks again to you and Morgan for all your help with the purchase, you both made it very stress free which was very much appreciated!

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Mrs E, Sheffield

Auction Sale

I really do appreciate the efficiency, speed and professionalism with which you have worked. Especially given the sensitive circumstances.

I would have no hesitation in using your services again and indeed recommending you.

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Mrs C, Mansfield

Hello Ben/Kate, thank you very much for all your efforts in helping us purchase our house so promptly and completely everything within our timeframe. We will definitely be in touch for any future investments. Thank you once again and hope you enjoy your weekend.

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Miss R, Sheffield

Thank you very much for completing this assignment in the timeframe I requested. I appreciate it very much. You guys have been excellent throughout in your dealings with this. Megan has been professional perfection. I will be using you guys next time (if you'll have me).

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Mr C, Sheffield

Thanks Karen and Amber you have all been brilliant through this process!
Mrs H, Leicester

I have been really impressed with Ben the last couple of days. From my perspective he has been working incredibly hard and has been proactive rather than simply reactive. He has persevered and achieved an outcome that works for us. He has been very responsive, and when I have spoken to him he has been completely honest and very reassuring as well as fully understanding the impact the last few days are having on us!

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Mr B, Sheffield

Recommended conveyance service

Cheryl Bradley at Banner Jones Mansfield has carried out conveyance work on 4 properties for me and the whole process has been highly professional.

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Mrs M, Mansfield

First time property investor

Tim Barley and his team, have been excellent throughout. The entire process has gone seamlessly. We were particularly impressed with how Banner Jones gave us a weekly update and communicated with our estate agents and mortgage broker. We never felt out the loop and we didn't have to chase for information. There is no doubt that we will use Tim at Banner Jones for our next investment. We have already recommended Banner Jones (Tim) to another investor for their next purchase.

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Mr & Mrs T, Sheffield

Relocation

Banner Jones provided an excellent service during our relocation. They always responded to any request and were polite and courteous at all times. Moving home is stressful but relocating is even more stressful. Banner Jones made the relocation work for us. Thank You.

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Mrs M, Mansfield

An investor has pulled out causing our chain to collapse, what can we do?

The current market and national economy is so uncertain that people may choose to wait and indeed remove their risk by pulling out of the transaction. Although there is no reason not to carry on as normal in terms of the legal process we have to consider slower transaction times or hesitant investors or buyers.

At what point in the process is it legally binding?

You can withdraw from a sale or purchase up until the point contracts have been exchanged. Any deposits paid after exchange of contract will then by non-refundable. After contracts are exchanged you are then responsible for the property you are buying and should arrange suitable insurance from this date.

How long are local searches valid for?

A local authority search completed for a house purchase is valid for 3 months.

How long does the conveyancing process take on average?

We usually say 8-12 weeks for an average sale or purchase. Queries and concerns can often come out of the local authority searches which need further investigation and sometimes this leads to re-approval from the Mortgage lender. This can add further time into the process.

What happens if the house I am buying has quarantined owners in it?

Unfortunately, in this situation the seller will not be able to give vacant possession, which will lead to completion delays. As a preventative measure, as per question 1, we can offer to exchange contracts and complete on the same day, which ensures that contracts are only exchanged if all parties in the chain are able to move on that day, thus reducing the risk to all parties. This can be more stressful so we ask that clients be sensible and accommodating of the situation.

What happens if there are disruption to banking services due to coronavirus?

If banks or mortgage lenders are unable to move funds around due to staffing shortages then this will disrupt your completion, however, be reassured that they will be doing everything they can to prevent this scenario.

What happens if we are in a national lockdown and we have exchanged to move?

Unfortunately, in this situation the seller will not be able to give vacant possession, which will lead to completion delays and penalties. If this situation arises, we ask that clients be sensible and accommodating of the unprecedented situation. If contracts have been exchanged then usually it would result in interest and compensation being paid to you, however if you are in a chain the same will apply to your buyers, so to keep the chain going it may be better just to accept the delay. As a preventative measure, we can offer to exchange and completion on the same day which ensure that contracts are only exchanged if all parties in the chain are able to move on that day.

Under normal circumstances, we would not recommend simultaneous exchange and completion as it does have its risks, since there is no guarantee, until the day itself that you will actually be moving. This means that if you are paying deposits to removal companies or arranging for services to be disconnected when we have no legal assurance that you will move. Please be aware that if you do instruct us to carry out a simultaneous exchange and completion this is done entirely at your own risk and Banner Jones Solicitors cannot be held responsible for any losses that you might incur if the transaction does not complete.

What happens if we can’t produce certificates for work we’ve had done on the house we’re selling?

You can indemnify the work by taking out an insurance policy. This means that you can not be held liable for any future fault on the work that was done. We can arrange this for you

What is Stamp Duty and how much will I have to pay?

Stamp Duty is a tax levied by HM Government on a transfer of property. For residential property this tax is calculated at 1% for property values between £125,001 and £250,000, 3% for values between £250,001 and £500,000 and 4% for those of £500,001 and over. Duty may also be chargeable on any rental charge (leases only) - this affects both residential and commercial leases where different thresholds are applied.

What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common?

Tenants is Common is where two or more people are entitled to the proceeds of sale in distinct shares - on the death of one, his/her interest will not pass to the survivor(s) but will be part of his/her estate. Joint Tenants are on the other hand 50/50 Co-owners of land - when one of them dies, his/her rights of ownership pass to the survivor(s).

Will a surveyor/valuer attend the house I want to purchase or are they not carrying out surveys currently due to coronavirus?

Each company will be following their own policies and procedures as well as the government guidelines, which may result in a slower service or more precautions being put in place, or indeed surveys being cancelled.

Will removal companies be happy to enter properties during the coronavirus measures?

As things stand, it will be down to the individual companies who will have their own policies in place so the best thing is to contact our remover and discuss their policy with them.

Will the search providers be able to carry out searches during the coronavirus measures?

The majority of the searches are automated through computer systems and will therefore not be affected, however, the local authority searches are done by visiting the council offices. Please therefore expect lengthy delays on the return of those searches as some council offices are not allowing visitors.

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