When buying and selling property, this is one of the first questions you should ask. Knowing the difference between a solicitor and a conveyancer will help you to employ the right person for the job, saving you money or ensuring you have the legal backup you require. What is the difference between a solicitor and […]

Finding a good conveyancing solicitor will make the process of buying and selling your property run much more smoothly. But how do you find a really good solicitor to handle your conveyancing? What is conveyancing? Put simply, conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. […]

Conveyancing is required for when you choose to buy or sell a house. So, what does a conveyancer do when buying a house? This is a complex process in which they help you through the legalities and transition process. Below we explain in more detail the role of the conveyancer and how they assist you […]

Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring the ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. Although it is possible to do it yourself, if you’re buying with a mortgage or facing a complex transaction you’ll need a conveyancing professional – that could be a conveyancer or a solicitor. What are conveyancing fees? […]

When’s the right time to instruct your solicitor? If you want your purchase to move as quickly and smoothly as possible, buyers should think about instructing a solicitor before they put in an offer on a ‘no move, no fee’ basis. The faster the paperwork can be handled the more quickly you’ll exchange. When should […]

If you’re wondering whether you can do your own conveyancing, the answer is yes. You can save time and money by doing the paperwork yourself, but it can be risky and if there’s a mortgage involved you’ll almost certainly have to use a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. However, if it’s a straightforward cash purchase, then […]

If you’re buying a house in Scotland, you might be struggling to find a clear-cut answer to how long you can expect to wait for the conveyancing process to get the keys to your new home into your pocket. Getting started The clock starts ticking as soon as your offer is accepted. Your conveyancer and […]

There is no hard-and-fast rule about when to appoint a conveyancing solicitor. If you are selling a property then you can appoint a solicitor as soon as you decide to put the property on the market. Your solicitor will ask you to complete various property information forms which will be disclosed to the buyer’s solicitors […]

The conveyancing process refers to the exchange of home ownership from the seller to the buyer. The whole process can be incredibly confusing, especially when you do not know the order in which things happen and when you need to pay your conveyancing solicitor. Below, we explain this confusing process for you. Instructing your conveyancing […]