What should I check in a draft contract prepared by a conveyancing solicitor?

The contract is a written and signed agreement between the buyer and seller.  The first contract prepared by your conveyancing solicitor (property solicitor) or conveyancer should have the following details confirmed

• The price you are paying for your property
• The deposit amount
• The address and description of the property
• What's included in the sale price (eg carpets) of your home
• Covenants - what you're required to do as the property owner

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