Residential Conveyancing Solicitors

For most people, buying a new home or selling their existing home can be one of the most stressful times of their lives. Our residential property team understands this and the importance of communicating with everyone involved in the process, acting quickly so there are no delays, and, most importantly, providing a value-for-money service.

Usually, a house purchase (or sale) involves a chain of transactions that extend beyond your immediate control. Timing, negotiation, and often a sense of humour all play vital parts in achieving a successful outcome.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors in Croydon, Medway, Blackheath, and Guildford offer a high-quality, responsive, and competitively priced property service, and are accredited by the Law Society for Conveyancing Quality. The team has many years of experience and knowledge, ensuring transactions proceed as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Speak to our residential conveyancing solicitors in Croydon, Medway, Blackheath & Guildford today

To speak to one of our residential conveyancing solicitors today, please ring 0208 680 5018 or contact your local Atkins Hope office in Croydon, Medway, Blackheath or Guildford.

To ask a quick question, you can use our simple online enquiry form, and a member of the team will get back to you promptly.

Our Residential conveyancing expertise

Buying residential property
Selling residential property
Buying & selling leaseholds
Lease renewals
Leasehold enfranchisement
Remortgaging
Equity release
Transfer of equity

Our residential conveyancing expertise

Buying residential property

Whether you are a first-time buyer or adding to a portfolio, our solicitors for buying a property understand that purchasing a home is a complex and exciting process. Our team of local conveyancing solicitors provide clear and reliable guidance at each step, reviewing contracts thoroughly and identifying any potential issues to be resolved before completion.

Selling residential property

If you are selling your home, professional conveyancing legal advice is crucial. Our solicitors for selling a property will manage the drafting of contracts, communicate with the buyers’ representatives, and ensure that all requirements are met in order to prevent delays. With our expertise in conveyancing law, you can rest assured that you will be supported from instruction to completion.

Buying & selling leaseholds

Leasehold transactions require expert leasehold solicitors to navigate lease terms, responsibilities, and restrictions. Our specialist leasehold renewal solicitors provide straightforward explanations and practical solutions to help you handle the purchase and sale of leasehold properties, ensuring that you fully understand the obligations attached to your lease.

Lease renewals

If your lease term is nearing expiry, renewing it can protect the value of your property and prevent future expensive disputes. Our dedicated lease renewal solicitors will guide you through the negotiations with your landlord, ensure all of the documentation is legally compliant, and draft tailored renewal terms.

Leasehold enfranchisement

By gaining the right to buy the freehold of your leasehold property, or extending your lease, you could gain long-term flexibility and security. Our specialist leasehold enfranchisement solicitors provide a step by step service, supporting you throughout the process, including the assessment of eligibility and negotiation on terms.

Remortgaging

Remortgaging can be the key to securing a better deal, consolidating debts, or releasing equity from your home. Our expert remortgaging solicitors can ensure that the legal aspects of adjusting your mortgage terms or switching lenders is handled correctly, making the process seamless by working with lenders to give you the benefit of a new financial arrangement.

Equity release

Equity release can allow homeowners to unlock funds from a property without losing their rights to live in it. Our expert equity release solicitors will walk you through the schemes available to you, explain the financial implications, and ensure that your interests are protected. With careful planning, you can safely gain access to the value of your home.

Transfer of equity

A transfer of equity involves the removal or addition of an individual from the ownership of property. This typically occurs due to changes in life, such as relationships, financial restructuring, or tax planning. Our expert transfer of equity solicitors can manage the necessary legal documentation, liaise with mortgage lenders, and help complete the process without complication.

Our conveyancing fees

We offer fixed-fee conveyancing with transparent upfront quotes, so you will know from the outset exactly how much your conveyancing will cost.

Our quotes clearly break down all of the costs involved in conveyancing, including our fees and the fees we pay to third parties on your behalf (known as ‘disbursements’).

These disbursements cover the cost of the essential checks and searches needed to identify any potential problems with the property that could affect you after the sale is complete.

Frequently asked questions about residential conveyancing

What is residential conveyancing, and what does a conveyancer do?

Residential conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one person to another. It involves preparing and reviewing contracts to ensure that all legal requirements, checks, and searches are completed. Our conveyancing solicitors can act on your behalf throughout the process, including:

Reviewing contracts and title deeds
Carrying out property searches
Handling negotiations and correspondence
Managing financial transactions

How much does residential conveyancing cost in the UK?

The cost of a residential conveyancing solicitor in the UK will depend on the property’s value, the complexity of any other legal matters, whether the property is freehold or leasehold, and any disbursements to third parties such as the Land Registry, property searches, and bank transfer charges. We will be happy to discuss your conveyancing quote with you during your initial meeting.

What are the typical stages of residential conveyancing when buying a house?

There are various steps involved in the conveyancing process, which will usually depend on the type and value of the property and the type of transaction. As a general rule, you will need to progress through these key stages:

Instruct your solicitor or conveyancer
Pre-contract work, including contract review, enquiries and property searches
Your solicitor and lender liaise to ensure conditions are being met
Contracts are signed and exchanged
Funds are transferred
The seller hands over the keys
Ownership is registered with the Land Registry

How long does residential conveyancing usually take?

The timeframe for resignation conveyancing usually depends on the property type, whether a chain is involved, and how quickly the involved parties are able to provide information and signatures. However, on average, the process takes between 8 to 12 weeks.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors in Croydon, Medway, Blackheath & Guildford will leverage local connections to progress matters at a good speed, taking care to prevent delays and foresee issues wherever possible.

Can I do my own conveyancing, or should I always use a professional?

Whilst you are under no legal obligation to use a conveyancing solicitor for your conveyancing, professionals bring security and specialist knowledge to the process. Conveyancing involves notoriously complex documentation, deadlines, and financial transactions that can have serious financial consequences if mishandled.

Professional conveyancing solicitors can carry out vital checks, ensuring full compliance with conveyancing law, and protection if something goes wrong. Most mortgage lenders will require you to use a solicitor.

Speak to our residential conveyancing solicitors in Croydon, Medway, Blackheath & Guildford today

To speak to one of our residential conveyancing solicitors today, please ring 0208 680 5018 or contact your local Atkins Hope office in Croydon, Medway, Blackheath or Guildford.

To ask a quick question, you can use our simple online enquiry form, and a member of the team will get back to you promptly.