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Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property or piece of land from the seller to the buyer. It usually begins once your offer is accepted and continues through to the final stages of the sale.
Both licensed conveyancers and solicitors can handle this process. While every transaction is unique, the key steps typically include:
Instructing a conveyancer or solicitor – Once appointed, they’ll gather necessary information and formally begin the process.
Conveyancing searches – Your legal representative will carry out various checks (like local authority or environmental searches) to identify any issues with the property.
Exchange of contracts – At this stage, both parties agree on the contract terms and sign, making the sale legally binding.
Completion – This is when ownership officially transfers, funds are exchanged, and the buyer gets the keys.
Post-completion – Your solicitor or conveyancer will take care of paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (if applicable) and registering your ownership with the Land Registry.
Keep in mind, this is a simplified overview. Behind the scenes, your solicitor or conveyancer will be handling numerous checks, communications, and documents to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Easily find and compare conveyancers through MoneyExpert with Optimus:
Optimus only work with the best. Each conveyancer on their panel is thoroughly vetted, personally visited, and constantly assessed to ensure they meet their high standards.
Their team are always on hand to get you the answers you need and support you throughout your transaction. Plus, all their solicitors work to a 48-hour SLA, this means you will always get the responses you need without hesitation.
Optimus monitor each transaction to remove delays and proactively deal with any issues which may arise. Keeping your transaction running smoothly.
When using Optimus, they order searches much earlier in the process than other providers, cutting back on waiting times and reducing the risk of fall throughs. This process can speed up your property transaction by up to 4 weeks.
Yes — while both can handle the conveyancing process, there are some key differences.
A solicitor (sometimes called a conveyancing solicitor) is a qualified legal professional registered with the Law Society. They can deal with a wide range of legal matters, not just property law. This makes them a good choice if your transaction is likely to be complex or involve other legal issues.
A licensed conveyancer, on the other hand, is a specialist in property law. They’re trained specifically to handle the legal side of buying and selling homes. While they can’t offer broader legal services, they’re often a more cost-effective option for straightforward transactions.
If your property purchase or sale is likely to be simple, a conveyancer will usually be more than enough. But if you expect complications — like legal disputes, boundary issues, or unusual ownership structures — a solicitor may be the better fit.
We’ve partnered with Optimus to help you find the right conveyancer for your home sale, purchase, or re-mortgage. Through this partnership you’ll have access to Optimus’ panel of quality-controlled conveyancing firms.
All you need to do is give Optimus a few details around your sale, purchase, or re-mortgage to get a conveyancing quote. Once Optimus receive your details, a member of their team will contact you to discuss your quote and verify the information you have provided. Once you understand and are happy with the quote, their team will formally instruct your file and forward it to your chosen conveyancer, who will then begin the legal work.
Optimus are a panel management company whose people and technology are transforming the home-buying journey by bringing together estate agents, lenders, brokers, introducers, conveyancing solicitors, and surveyors under a single umbrella.
On top of their quality assured conveyancing panel, to assist you with all your needs, Optimus also offer a dedicated service team who have handled over 150,000 conveyancing and survey cases in the last three years. Their experienced and knowledgeable team is committed to providing exceptional service and support, whether you have questions, need guidance or require assistance with any aspect of your transaction, their service team is there to help every step of the way.
If you’d like to find out more about our service, call Optimus Conveyancing Service team on 0330 0366 802 or email [email protected].
