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Conveyancing FAQs
What is conveyancing
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one person(s) to another. This process is usually carried out by a conveyancing solicitor.
How long does conveyancing take?
The average length of time is 12-16 weeks, though it is common for transactions involved in longer chains to take 6 months or more.
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor will:
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- Advise their clients: provide insights on the conveyancing process, and keep them informed about any progress.
- Arrange searches: uncover any potential issues with the property itself or local area.
- Draft contracts: ensure both sides are happy with the arrangement before exchanging.
- Liaise with other professionals: these might include estate agents, mortgage advisors, and the solicitors advising other parties in the ‘chain’. Deal with the finances: review financial records and facilitate the eventual transfer of funds when the sale is complete.
What is a property survey?
A property survey is not compulsory, but strongly encouraged when purchasing a property. It is a check carried out by a licensed professional which identifies any issues with the building’s condition prior to the new owners finally committing to purchase it. This is so that any risks or future expenses don’t come as a surprise.
What is a draft contract?
The conveyancing solicitor for the seller creates a draft contract which outlines the terms of the sale of the property. It is called a draft contract as it is not legally binding until the contracts are exchanged.
When will my completion day be?
Completion day is the final stage in conveyancing and is when the buyer takes possession of the property. It is when the funds are transferred across, and usually takes place anywhere between a week and a month from contracts being exchanged. This length of time can be affected by many things:
- Delays in the money being transferred
- How proactive the solicitors and estate agents are in pushing through each stage of the proces
- Other transactions in the chain
- The mortgage lender
- Building delays with newbuild properties
For an update regarding your completion date, ask your conveyancing solicitor.
What is an exchange of contracts and when does this happen?
An exchange of contracts is when the contracts become legally binding and both parties are from that point on, legally obligated to proceed with the property purchase and sale. Completion, meaning the transfer of funds in exchange for ownership of the property, usually happens less than a month later.
The exchange of contracts takes place once each party is happy with the terms set out and all legal checks, property searches and building surveys have taken place.
What is a chain and how does it affect the conveyancing process?
A ‘chain’ means that there are several properties that need to change ownership on the same day. A chain will have one person(s) who are only buying at one end of the chain (first-time buyers and investors, for example) and one person(s) at the other end of the chain who are only selling (a company selling newbuild homes, or someone moving into long-term care). Between these two parties will be person(s) who need to both buy and sell a property.
When there is a long chain, conveyancing can take much longer because it can take a while for the ‘chain’ to be ‘complete’. There is also a higher potential for one ‘link’ in the chain to pull out of the purchase, thus, everyone has to wait while the parties involved have to find new buyers/sellers.
What are property searches?
Property searches are legal enquiries that a solicitor will make with the relevant authorities in order to gather information about a property that their client is in the process of purchasing. Property searches are required for buyers with a mortgage, but it is still recommended for cash buyers too.
Property searches will uncover any potential issues like risk of flooding, future developments in the local area, and planning permission restrictions.
Will I have to pay stamp duty
Whether you will have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a property depends on its value. From 1st April 2025 in England and Northern Ireland, if you buy a freehold, leasehold, or shared ownership property above £125,000 in value, you will pay SDLT. If you are a first time buyer, you will only pay SDLT if buying a property worth £300,000 or more.
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Excellent service
Sarah was incredibly efficient and responsive when handling our house move conveyancing. With the help of Charlie we were kept fully informed and they communicated well. I would particularly like to thank Sarah for pushing through our purchase in a very tight timeframe as I know that this would have been difficult alongside her other work commitments. I would have no hesitation in recommending her and Eric Robinson to others.
Amazing service, great experience! Would never go anywhere else
I cannot thank Emma of the chandlers Ford branch enough for her hard work , honesty and professionalism in selling my property! As a first time buyer and a first time seller, it was all new territory for me and after using Eric Robinson, the Bitterne branch, when purchasing the property I never hesitated to instruct them again. Emma picked up my case and from start to finish I was incredibly satisfied with the service received and a very fair price too. She was incredibly professional , but most importantly, human, answered any questions I had no matter how silly I may of thought they were! I cannot recommend enough and when/if I look to purchase in the Uk in the future I will be going straight back here! Thank you so much for everything during this stressful process, you made it as easy as it could have been! Thank you!!
First time buyers
We used Eric Robinson after being recommended by a friend. Previous to this, we were using another solicitor and were not getting anywhere with them. When we moved to Eric Robinson, we were met with professionalism and Chantelle was able to answer all of our questions and queries swiftly. She was able to put us at ease, and kept us up to date with any updates. Brilliant service from start to finish and we will be definitely recommending her and Eric Robinson again! Thank you!
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Excellent professional service for the sale of my brother’s flat and I was kept well informed throughout the process which was hassle free up to exchange of contracts.
Emma Gillespie was fantastic
Emma Gillespie was fantastic. She is really on top of everything, very responsive and a pleasure to work with.
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I’d like to say a big thank you to Donna and Greg for all the help during a very difficult time
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