What we do
Helping you find your dream home
There is lots to think about when purchasing a property and we are here to help and guide you along the way. Whether you are looking to take the leap onto the property ladder and purchase your first home or an existing homeowner looking for the next place to make your own we are always ready to help.
You can find our properties on Rightmove, Zoopla, and on our own Ocean & Country website.
We would recommend you obtain an agreement in principle from your mortgage lender prior to starting your search, if you love a property you have seen, there is nothing so disappointing as losing out! If you are thinking of putting forward an offer on a property the agent will need evidence of affordability, prior to an offer being accepted and a property being marked as sale agreed.
Here at Ocean and Country we believe excellent communication is crucial, that’s why it’s something we ensure throughout. That means guiding you from viewing properties to getting the keys to your new home.
Step by Step guide to buying process once an offer has been made/accepted.
1 – You will need to provide the agent with two forms of identification, a mortgage in Principle, proof of deposit funds and your solicitor information.
2- Once the chain is complete the agent sends memorandums of sale to the buyers and sellers’ solicitor
3- Seller’s solicitor sends draft contract pack and supporting documentation to buyer’s solicitor
4- Buyer approves title plan and buyer’s solicitor applies for searches
5 – Buyer’s lender carries out mortgage valuation
6- Buyer’s solicitor receives search information back (this can take up to three weeks)
7- Buyer’s solicitor will review the search results and raise enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
8- Seller’s solicitor will discuss the enquiries raised with the sellers directly and will responds to the enquiries
9- Buyer’s solicitor will discuss the replies with the buyer and raise any further enquiries
10- Buyer’s solicitors send out the TRI, contract, and property reports to buyer for review and signing
11- Exchange and completion dates are discussed/agreed
12 – Buyer pays deposit to Solicitor
13- Mortgage funds are requested by the buyer’s solicitor
14 – Exchange of contracts takes place, usually a week prior to completion
15- Completion takes place and the buyer is usually invited to the agent’s office to collect keys once funds have been confirmed by seller’s solicitor.
120
years of experience from our leadership team
80+
Properties to buy or rent
>40%
% of Stock sold SSTC:
65
Properties sold in 2024
60
Properties rented in 2024
What Can We Do For You
We provide a comprehensive range of services to meet all your property needs. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring your experience with us is seamless and successful.