Who we help
For homebuyers and sellers, first-time buyers, property investors and owners of leasehold flats.
What the service can include
- Review of the contract, title and property information before exchange
- Searches, enquiries and the requirements of your mortgage lender
- Leasehold matters, including service charges, ground rent and lease extensions
- Exchange of contracts, completion and registration at HM Land Registry
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Take your instructions
We confirm the property, the parties, any mortgage and your target dates.
Investigate the property
We review the title, the contract and the search results and explain any issues before you commit.
Exchange and complete
We exchange contracts, complete the transaction and deal with the agreed steps after completion.
What to prepare
- Memorandum of sale from the estate agent
- Proof of identity and of the source of your funds
- Mortgage offer or details of your lender
- For a leasehold property: the lease and any management information you hold
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about residential conveyancing
When does a purchase become binding?
On exchange of contracts. Until then either side can usually withdraw, so we explain the results of our review before you exchange.
Can you act on a leasehold flat?
Yes. A leasehold property needs a review of the lease, the service charges and the ground rent. Tell us about any lease extension or dispute at the outset.