Whether you're a layman looking to understand your own transaction or a lawyer needing assistance with a client's conveyancing our step by step sale and purchase guides will lead you through the process while our mini guides will break the whole thing into manageable chunks and give a deep insight into the key issues and stages. Leasehold, freehold, unregistered, registered – we've got it all covered.
Need help with a remortgage or transfer of equity / deed of gift? Our guides will walk you through the process and highlight some of the common pitfalls. Mortgages and transfers can be very simple procedures but complex issues can sometimes arise and mistakes are easily made. These guides will help you deal with them.
So you want to have a go at your own conveyancing? First you should read about the risks, then if you're still happy to proceed, our guides will take you through each stage of the process telling you what to look out for and helping you avoid falling into expensive traps. Our subscription service will give you access to all of the documents you should need for your conveyancing and we can even supply you with the Land Registry Official Copies you'll need. Our general guides will cover all the obstacles you are likely to face and offer a practical solution. Have a look at our sale and purchase guides too.
A big part of the conveyancing process is the conveyancing searches. This section tells you all about them. What they are, how and when to order them and how to interpret the results. Each search has its own guide and you'll see they are separated into Standard (should be done in every case), Regional (area specific) and Optional (not essential but often useful tools for the would be purchaser). All buyers should beware that when you buy a property, the law assumes that you have seen the information that would have been revealed by searches whether or not you have actually carried them out, so you buy the property subject to the results.
Using a conveyancer to handle your conveyancing will greatly reduce the risk to you and sometimes, particularly if you are taking out a new mortgage, you will have no choice but to instruct a conveyancer. The good news is it doesn't have to break the bank. Get a free, instant quote here. We can also help with quick easy quotes for other moving related services.
Are you looking for the documents you'll need for your conveyancing transaction? Or official copies of the title or other documents from Land Registry. We can help you. Follow the links below.
I am using a mortgage from abroad to purchase a property in the UK. I have exchanged contracts already and when my bank abroad tried to transfer funds to my solicitors, they refused to give me their bank details. They said that they need to see the money ...
Sale/PurchaseI am currently in a situation where I am selling the third house in a chain. I am also purchasing the 1st house in the chain. I want to fund the purchase of the first house (deposit) with the sale of my house (3rd in the chain). I have been advised tha...
Sale/Purchasewhat is reverse deposit when buying a house...
Sale/PurchaseContract stated completion July 2014 on a new build but it has not taken place yet as our solicitors are waiting for a document “Replies to Requisitions on Title”. notice given on existing rented flat to 31st July. Any redress against the developers f...
Sale/PurchaseIs it normal to have a retention clause for works that will not be complete before exchange of contracts?...
Sale/PurchaseHi, I cancelled my offer to purchase because I found defects on the property (cracked walls, broken walls, mildew and water damage inside the cupboards) that I was not made aware of by the agent. Am I still liable for the agent's commission, as they did n...
Sale/PurchaseOur neighbour has used his permitted build right to make alterations. He has no drains at the rear of the property where he has built, and has left his dormer and single storey extension with no guttering. Due to the camber of the hill, all the rainwater ...
Sale/PurchaseI am trying to sell my leasehold flat. However the freeholder is refusing to sign the relevant paperwork, and is making unreasonable demands. I have already lost the sale of the flat, twice, due to the freeholder. My solicitor is at a loss as to what to d...
Sale/PurchaseHi I am in the process of selling my property but I have outstanding arrears with the water company. Will this affect the sale of the property?...
Sale/PurchaseProperty in joint names but I paid all deposit. When selling can I get all proceeds?...
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