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Conveyancing is the legal work that moves a home from seller to buyer. Proptino can put you in touch with an experienced conveyancing partner for a clear, competitive quote, whether you're selling through an agent or privately.
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What Is Conveyancing?
Short answer: conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property. A solicitor or licensed conveyancer checks the title, handles the contracts, answers or raises legal questions, moves the money and registers the new owner with HM Land Registry.
You need a conveyancer whether you sell through a high-street agent, an online agent or by yourself. In England and Wales, conveyancers are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). You can check a firm on the SRA website before you instruct it.
Conveyancing for Sellers: What Happens
- Instruct a conveyancer. Do this when you put the home on the market, not after you accept an offer. It can save weeks.
- Prove your identity. Your conveyancer must run ID and anti-money-laundering checks.
- Fill in the property forms. The TA6 property information form, the TA10 fittings and contents form and, for a flat, the TA7 leasehold form.
- Draft contract sent. Your conveyancer sends the contract pack to the buyer's conveyancer.
- Answer enquiries. The buyer's side asks questions. Quick, clear answers keep the sale moving.
- Exchange contracts. The sale becomes legally binding and a completion date is fixed.
- Complete. Money moves, any mortgage is paid off and the keys are handed over.
Conveyancing for a Private Sale
Selling without an estate agent doesn't change the legal work, but your conveyancer takes on a bigger role because there's no agent chasing the chain. To keep a private sale on track:
✅ Instruct your conveyancer as soon as you advertise your home for sale
✅ Put the agreed price and what's included in writing for both conveyancers
✅ Ask the buyer for their conveyancer's details and proof of funds
✅ Get copies of planning permissions, building control sign-offs and guarantees ready
✅ Agree who will check on progress each week
How Much Does Conveyancing Cost?
Short answer: the total is made up of the legal fee plus disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties. Fees depend on the price, whether the home is freehold or leasehold, and how complex the sale is. Always ask for a fixed-fee quote that lists everything.
| Cost | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Legal fee | Yes | Yes |
| Office copies of the title | Yes | No |
| Leasehold management pack | Yes, for flats | No |
| Property searches | No | Yes |
| Land Registry fee | No | Yes |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax | No | Yes, in England |
| Bank transfer fee | Usually | Usually |
Buyers in England can check what they'll pay with the Stamp Duty Land Tax guide on GOV.UK. Wales has Land Transaction Tax instead.
How Long Does Conveyancing Take?
From accepted offer to completion, a typical sale in England and Wales takes around three to four months. Leasehold flats, new builds and long chains often take longer. The most common delays are slow searches, missing documents, mortgage offers and waiting on the leasehold management pack.
Documents Sellers Should Gather Early
- ✅ Photo ID and proof of address
- ✅ Your mortgage account number
- ✅ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- ✅ Planning permission and building control certificates for any work
- ✅ FENSA or similar certificates for new windows
- ✅ Gas safety and electrical certificates, and boiler service records
- ✅ Guarantees, such as damp proofing or a new roof
- ✅ For flats: the lease, service charge accounts and managing agent details
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a conveyancer to sell my house privately?
Yes. The legal transfer still has to be done properly, and buyers' lenders will expect a regulated conveyancer on both sides.
When should a seller instruct a conveyancer?
As soon as the home goes on the market. Getting ID checks and forms done early can cut weeks off the sale.
What's the difference between a solicitor and a licensed conveyancer?
Both can handle a sale. Solicitors are regulated by the SRA and can give wider legal advice. Licensed conveyancers are property specialists regulated by the CLC.
How long does conveyancing take?
Usually around three to four months from accepted offer to completion, longer for leasehold properties and long chains.
Is no sale, no fee conveyancing worth it?
It can be if your sale might fall through. Check what happens to disbursements, which are often still payable, and whether the fee is higher as a result.
Does conveyancing work the same in Scotland?
No. Scotland has its own system, with different steps and a Home Report. This page covers England and Wales.
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