Conveyancing

A conveyance is a deed (legal document) that conveys a house from the vendor to the buyer, thereby transferring ownership. Conveyancing is thus the legal term for the process by which ownership of property is transferred from one person to another.

Property conveyancing is usually done by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer, and in this section, we offer you some helpful tips on how to find and choose the right one for you.

We'll also examine the work carried out by conveyancers in more detail - the searches , the exchange of contracts and the completion of the sale . We also examine the different types of ownership , as this will affect how your conveyancing is carried out.

The Conveyancing Process

A step by step look at the conveyancing process, from the initial searches to completion.

Stage 1 - Searches

In the first stage of the conveyancing process, you'll uncover all the essential information about your new property.

Stage 2 - Exchange

The second conveyancing stage, where the contracts are exchanged between the buyer and the vendor.

Stage 3 - Completion

The third and final conveyancing stage, which ends with you receiving the keys to your new home!

Legal Forms of Ownership

A look at the difference between freehold and leasehold properties.

Boundaries & Neighbours

A look at the boundary and neighbour issues your conveyancer will need to check out before you buy your new home.

Finding a Conveyancer

Advice on how you can find and choose the right conveyancer.