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Conveyancing
Conveyancing Solicitors in Waterford
Buying or selling, we handle the legal side from sale agreed to keys in hand.
We act for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial property, from private individuals buying their first home to large developers in the South-East. We explain each step in plain English and keep you updated along the way.
1995
Established in Waterford
Residential
Homes, sites and new builds
Commercial
Premises, leases and developments
How buying works
Step 1
Sale agreed
Your offer is accepted and you pay a booking deposit to the estate agent. Send us the agent’s details and we open your file and contact the seller’s solicitor.
Step 2
Contracts and title
The seller’s solicitor sends us the contracts and title documents. We go through them, check planning and other compliance documents, and raise any questions.
Step 3
Checks and mortgage
We carry out the legal searches while you arrange your survey and your lender issues the loan offer.
Step 4
Signing contracts
We meet to go through everything before you sign. The contract deposit, usually 10% of the price, is paid, and the deal is legally binding once both sides have signed.
Step 5
Closing
Your mortgage funds are drawn down, the balance of the price is paid, and you get the keys.
Step 6
After closing
We pay the stamp duty and register you as the new owner with Tailte Éireann (formerly the Land Registry and Registry of Deeds).
Selling a property
Step 1
Getting ready
Get in touch when you put your property on the market. We’ll get your title deeds, from your lender if you have a mortgage, and you’ll need a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate.
Step 2
Contracts
Once you’ve accepted an offer, we prepare the contracts, send them with the title documents to the buyer’s solicitor, and deal with their queries.
Step 3
Closing
On closing, we receive the sale money, pay off any mortgage on the property, and send the balance to you, less any agreed fees and costs.
Get a clear quote
Tell us briefly about your purchase or sale and we’ll come back to you with a clear written quote.
Matters we deal with
01
Buying a home
Second-hand homes, new builds and sites, with or without a mortgage.
02
Selling a property
Homes, investment properties and sites, including where there is a mortgage to pay off.
03
First-time buyers
Guiding you through every step for the first time, including the legal side of the Help to Buy and First Home schemes.
04
New homes and developments
Buying a new build from a developer, and acting for developers on new schemes in the South-East.
05
Re-mortgaging and family transfers
Moving your mortgage to a new lender, or transferring property between family members or into joint names.
06
Commercial property
Buying, selling and leasing business premises and non-residential property.
Frequently asked questions
How long does buying a house take?
It depends mostly on the seller’s paperwork and your mortgage approval. Buying a second-hand home often takes around two to three months from sale agreed to closing, and new builds can take longer.
When is a sale legally binding?
Not until both the buyer and the seller have signed contracts. Until then, either side can withdraw.
Is the booking deposit refundable?
A booking deposit is generally refundable until contracts are signed. Make sure the estate agent gives you a receipt.
Do I need a survey?
We check the legal title to the property, not its physical condition. We recommend getting an independent survey from an engineer or surveyor before you sign contracts.
What do I need to provide?
Photo ID and proof of address (we’re required to check these by law), your mortgage approval details, and the estate agent’s contact details.
Can you help with Help to Buy?
Yes. We can look after the legal side of the Help to Buy and First Home schemes.
What do I need to have ready when selling?
Your title deeds or mortgage details, a BER certificate, and confirmation that Local Property Tax and any management company charges are up to date. We’ll tell you what else is needed for your property.
Get in touch
Hegarty & Co. Solicitors
4 St Andrews Tce, Newtown, Waterford X91 YC43
Mon–Thu 9:00–5:30 · Fri 9:00–5:00
Sat by appointment · Closed 1:00–2:00 for lunch
Early morning and late evening appointments and home visits available.
Tel: 051 841 577
Email: info@hegartysolicitors.com
This page contains general information only and is not legal advice. Every transaction depends on its own facts.