Conveyancing

Buying, selling or transferring property, handled properly and without the silence.

How we can help

Acting on residential purchases, sales and transfers of equity
Carrying out searches and raising enquiries that actually matter
Reviewing leases, service charges and management arrangements
Advising on joint ownership and how you should hold the property
Dealing with mortgage lenders and their requirements
Managing exchange, completion and registration

Your solicitor

Dean Smith

Dean SmithSolicitor

What happens next

Tell us about the property and the timescale you are working to.
We quote a fixed fee and explain the disbursements before you commit.
We handle the transaction and keep you updated at each stage

Fees for this work

Fixed fee quoted at the outset, with disbursements listed separately so there are no surprises.

Common questions

How long does it take?

A straightforward freehold purchase commonly takes two to three months. Leasehold takes longer, sometimes considerably, because information has to be obtained from the freeholder or managing agent.

What are searches and do I need them?

Local authority, drainage and environmental searches reveal planning, road, flooding and contamination issues affecting the property. If you are borrowing, your lender will require them.

Should we own as joint tenants or tenants in common?

Joint tenancy means the survivor automatically inherits. Tenants in common means each share passes under your will. The right answer depends on your circumstances, and it matters more than most people realise.

What is the difference between exchange and completion?

At exchange the contract becomes binding and you are committed. At completion the money moves and you get the keys. Between the two you are contractually bound, which is why insurance usually starts at exchange.

Tell us what's happened

Confidential, reviewed by a solicitor, answered within one working day.