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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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I cannot fault the service I received from Eric Robinson bitterne branch. Samantha Gilby was our conveyancer and she was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. Our purchase went from offer to completion in just under 11 weeks. She was so helpful and her communication was brilliant. I would highly, highly recommend.
Superb personal support
I had recent dealings with Chelsea at Eric Robinson solicitors in relation to a workplace legal requirement I had. Initially I contacted 2 other local firms, but in-between feeling pushed upon, over quoted and slightly sidelined, I was fortunate enough to speak with Chelsea Marsh at ER. What a refreshing, professional and diligent service she provided from start to finish. Her advice was always neutral, never pushy, and she very clearly outlined options / understandings etc – meaning I was able to clearly make my own mind up in an unpressured way. The service was VFM, and Chelsea was always communicating any significant issues / questions etc. I strongly recommend.
Leigh Burwood was very knowledgeable
Leigh Burwood was very knowledgeable, very very patient explaining everything to me carefully So I could understand and gave great knowledge advice
Emma has been absolutely fantastic
Emma has been absolutely fantastic through the entire process, keeping us up to date and going above and beyond! Could not recommend her and Megan enough.
Chelsea Marsh was my solicitor
Chelsea Marsh was my solicitor. She was very nice, helpful, explained things clearly and patient with me through a very worrying time. I had a very good experience thank you so much.
Ive recently used Chantelle Bennett…
Ive recently used Chantelle Bennett from Eric Robinson Hedge End to sale & purchase a property. Chantelle & her assistant Megan did a brilliant job. Communication was excellent were always on hand to answer and explain anything all the way through and the work carried out was excellent. 10/10 for service. Thanks Chantelle & Megan
I cannot fault the service I received…
I cannot fault the service I received from Eric Robinson bitterne branch. Samantha Gilby was our conveyancer and she was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. Our purchase went from offer to completion in just under 11 weeks. She was so helpful and her communication was brilliant. I would highly, highly recommend.
Superb personal support
I had recent dealings with Chelsea at Eric Robinson solicitors in relation to a workplace legal requirement I had. Initially I contacted 2 other local firms, but in-between feeling pushed upon, over quoted and slightly sidelined, I was fortunate enough to speak with Chelsea Marsh at ER. What a refreshing, professional and diligent service she provided from start to finish. Her advice was always neutral, never pushy, and she very clearly outlined options / understandings etc – meaning I was able to clearly make my own mind up in an unpressured way. The service was VFM, and Chelsea was always communicating any significant issues / questions etc. I strongly recommend.
Leigh Burwood was very knowledgeable
Leigh Burwood was very knowledgeable, very very patient explaining everything to me carefully So I could understand and gave great knowledge advice
Emma has been absolutely fantastic
Emma has been absolutely fantastic through the entire process, keeping us up to date and going above and beyond! Could not recommend her and Megan enough.
Chelsea Marsh was my solicitor
Chelsea Marsh was my solicitor. She was very nice, helpful, explained things clearly and patient with me through a very worrying time. I had a very good experience thank you so much.
Ive recently used Chantelle Bennett…
Ive recently used Chantelle Bennett from Eric Robinson Hedge End to sale & purchase a property. Chantelle & her assistant Megan did a brilliant job. Communication was excellent were always on hand to answer and explain anything all the way through and the work carried out was excellent. 10/10 for service. Thanks Chantelle & Megan
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