SmartMove™ by House of Hilbre

Want to avoid delays, surprises, and back-and-forth? SmartMove™ helps you get ahead of the game.

Moving home doesn’t have to be full of guesswork and gaps.

SmartMove™ is our optional support pack for buyers and sellers who want to stay one step ahead - with key steps completed early, fewer hold-ups later, and more confidence throughout.

Inspired by the Scottish approach to home-buying (where key documents are sorted upfront), we’ve adapted the best bits to work within the system in England and Wales.

The result? A smoother, more aligned experience - for everyone involved.

Most of the things that slow a sale down can be tackled well before an offer is made.

SmartMove™ helps you front-load the essentials:

✅ Property information forms (TA6, TA10, leasehold docs)
✅ Title deeds and land registry documents
✅ Fixtures & fittings list
✅ Leasehold details or warranties (if needed)
✅ Solicitor appointed early
✅ Verified ID & anti-money laundering checks
✅ Buyer’s position confirmed (funds, chain, solicitor)
✅ Target exchange and completion dates discussed early

It’s not about rushing - or replacing your solicitor. It’s about everyone being organised and aligned from the start.

The more you prepare in advance, the smoother the journey.

With SmartMove™, we help you:

- Get legal basics ready before your property goes live
- Appoint a solicitor early (we can suggest local firms, if needed)
- Collect key documents like planning permissions or warranties
- Discuss likely timelines and buyer questions
- (Optional) Commission searches early via your solicitor - we’ll explain when this makes sense, what it costs, and whether a buyer or lender is likely to accept them.

Want to prepare without pressure? We’ll show you what’s worth doing now - and what can wait.

With SmartMove™ in place, you’ll often:

- See upfront details about the property sooner
- Understand the seller’s timeline and expectations
- Share your position early (funding, chain, solicitor etc.)
- (Optional) Enter into Heads of Terms or a Reservation Agreement - reduces the chance of gazumping or sudden changes

Thinking about making an offer? We can help you move with more certainty from the start.

You can opt in to SmartMove™:

🔹 When listing your home (ideal for sellers)
🔹 When making or accepting an offer
🔹 At any point in the process where added structure would help

It’s flexible and fully explained - clearly, calmly, and in your own time.

We also work alongside local legal and financial professionals - if you offer a service that complements SmartMove™, we’d be happy to talk.

✅ Shared expectations, fewer surprises
✅ More informed decisions from the start
✅ Less time lost between offer and exchange
✅ Reduced risk of fall-throughs
✅ A calmer, more confident move

💬 Not sure if SmartMove™ is right for you? Read the FAQs for honest answers.

📞 Prefer to chat it through? Get in touch - we’re always happy to help, no pressure.