1. What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from a seller to a buyer. It includes all the legal checks, contracts, and money transfers needed to complete the sale or purchase.

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2. Do I need a conveyancer to buy or sell a house?
Yes. While it’s possible to do it yourself, property transactions are complex. A qualified conveyancer makes sure everything is legally correct and protects you from costly mistakes.

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3. How long does the conveyancing process take?
On average, a straightforward purchase or sale takes 8–12 weeks from offer acceptance to completion. Timings can vary depending on chains, mortgage offers, and searches.

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4. What are conveyancing searches?
Searches are checks your conveyancer makes with local authorities and other bodies to uncover potential issues with the property, such as planning permissions, road schemes, or flood risks.

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5. What is exchange of contracts?
This is the point where both buyer and seller sign and swap contracts. Once exchanged, the agreement is legally binding and neither side can pull out without penalties.

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6. What is completion?
Completion is the final step in the process, when the purchase money is transferred, the property legally changes hands, and the buyer gets the keys.

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7. How much will conveyancing cost?
Costs vary depending on whether you are buying, selling, or remortgaging. You will usually pay legal fees plus disbursements (such as searches, Land Registry fees, and Stamp Duty). We provide a clear breakdown before you instruct us.

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8. What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)?
Stamp Duty is a government tax payable on property purchases above a certain threshold in England and Northern Ireland. The amount depends on the property price and your circumstances (e.g. first-time buyer, additional property).

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9. Do I pay my conveyancer upfront?
Usually, you’ll pay for searches at the start, with the balance of legal fees and disbursements due at completion. We provide a clear completion statement so you know exactly what to expect.

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10. Can I use the same conveyancer if I’m selling and buying at the same time?
Yes, and it’s often easier and cheaper. We can handle both transactions together to help everything run smoothly.

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11. What happens if the sale falls through?
If your sale or purchase doesn’t complete, you’ll only be charged for the work carried out up to that point (such as searches or legal checks).

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12. What’s the difference between freehold and leasehold?
   •    Freehold: You own the property and the land it’s built on outright.
   •    Leasehold: You own the property for a set number of years but not the land. You may also pay ground rent and service charges to the freeholder.

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13. Can you help with re-mortgaging?
Yes. We handle re-mortgaging as well as buying and selling, ensuring the legal side is completed quickly so you can switch lenders without delay.

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14. Do I need to be local to use your conveyancing services?
No. Most of the process can be completed online, by phone, or by post. We act for clients across England and Wales.

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15. How do I get started?
Simply request a quote or contact us directly. We’ll provide a clear breakdown of costs and guide you through the next steps.