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Conveyancing is the legal process of changing the title of a property from one name to another. This changes the legal ownership of the property from the original owner to the new one. Read more on the subject of what is conveyancing, here.

Once a conveyancer has been instructed, they will reach out to the other side and discuss the draft contract, address, and any pre-contract queries. A draft contract will be drawn up containing information from the property's title deeds, the buyer and seller details, and how much the buyer is paying for the property. Read our helpful guides on the conveyancing process for buyers, and the conveyancing process for sellers.

Property Searches are an important part of the buying process. They contain essential information about the property to protect the buyer from any nasty surprises. The most common searches are the Land Registry check, which is compulsory by law, the Local Authority Search, the Drainage and Water Search, and the Environmental Search. Depending on the location and conditions of the property being purchased, further searches may also be requested by your conveyancer.

Once all property searches have been returned and any surveys have been carried out, enquiries can be raised. The other party will need to satisfy each of these and check the property's fixtures and fittings are as expected. Once all enquiries are resolved and the seller has provided the required paperwork, a completion date will be arranged and the contract can be signed.

Exchange refers to the exchanging of contracts. Both conveyancers will read out the contract over the telephone to ensure they are identical and then send them to each other. Once exchanged, the contract is legally binding. Completion refers to the date the big move can take place. It is usually set for midday. When the seller's conveyancer confirms that all monies due have been received, the seller will drop off the keys at the estate agent for the buyer to collect.

The average price for conveyancing legal fees is difficult to pin down due to the variation of factors influencing the final figure. However, you should expect to pay between £500 and £1500 depending on the complexity of the property transaction. It is important to remember that on top of the conveyancing legal fees there are mandatory government and other disbursements such as search costs and stamp duty.

Stamp duty is a tax payable on all property purchases. Different rates apply dependant on the price of the property and your situation. New stamp duty rate boundaries were introduced on the 23rd September 2022. Click here to find out the new stamp duty boundaries and use our stamp duty calculator to work out how much will you pay.

Our goal is to give the most honest representation of the expected conveyancing fees when giving you a quote. We do this by first asking you to complete our quick and easy online quotation enquiry form. The questions we ask allows us to give you a quote that is bespoke to your situation. You will then receive an instant quotation. This shows a breakdown of the costs of the legal conveyancing fees, and the costs of the Government and other mandatory disbursements such as searches and land registry fee.

A member of conveyancing advisory team will then give you a call to discuss your quotation and make any adjustments that are necessary whereupon we can arrange your conveyancer instruction. It is important to bear in mind that during the course of a conveyancing transaction, issues can arise that are impossible to foresee at the start of the process which may affect the costs. Home Legal Direct are on hand to discuss this with you and support where necessary.

We encourage you to read your quotation carefully and contact us with any questions.

We would strongly advise against anyone carrying out their own conveyancing and instead ensure you engage the services of an experienced and qualified conveyancer. Conveyancers are fully versed in all aspects of property law in the UK, and they have an in-depth understanding of insurance, liability, and all other aspects involved in the transfer of property from one owner to another. Because we know how complex conveyancing can be, we also offer our support and guidance throughout the process to help keep things on track. To understand more, please read our article Can I do my own conveyancing?.

You should start the process of researching and applying for a mortgage before you seriously start looking for somewhere to buy. When you are ready to make an offer, having a mortgage in principle will mean you are a proceedable buyer which is a big plus point in getting your offer accepted. Researching online and speaking to a mortgage broker is a good starting point. Remember that the average time from mortgage application to offer can take between 18 - 40 days. Read more about when to apply for a mortgage here. You can also use our handy mortgage calculator to find out how much you can borrow.

Property surveying in a nutshell, surveying involves the various inspections and reports carried out when buying a property. It's a big investment - some might say massive.

Your choices are much wider now than before conveyancing's evolution into a more tech-embracing online world. This means your conveyancer does not need to reside in your area. The Home Legal Direct's network of conveyancing professionals, means that you benefit from the years of experience of conveyancing solicitors that you would not have had access to before. Read more whether you need a local conveyancer here.

Deciding on what property to buy is a hugely personal choice with influences ranging from price and location to schools, community and your overall likes and dislikes of what you want from a property. Anything from the condition of windows, to room sizes and the direction the property is facing can make a difference. Read our article on what to look out for when buying a property.

High street offices and other physical premises cost a lot of money to hold and maintain. Also, high street conveyancers only have access to a limited number of potential customers. This means that they cannot benefit from the economies of scale that a company such as Home Legal Direct can offer via our conveyancing network. Read more about the benefits of working with an online conveyancer here.

The memorandum of sale is a legal document that records specific information about the sale of a property. It is not legally binding, but it is a legal document that sets out the terms of agreement at the start of the conveyancing process once an offer is made and accepted. Conveyancing work cannot start until the memorandum of sale is in place, so this is a vital document in the conveyancing process.

Learn more about memorandum of sale.

The conveyancing welcome pack is a collection of documents provided by the respective conveyancer to the seller and/or buyer at the start of the conveyancing process. It is usually provided to the client within a week of the initial instruction. Returning the required information quickly and accurately can help to speed up the sale or purchase of a property. Read more about the conveyancing Welcome pack or Client care pack here.