Choosing a Conveyancing Solicitor
When buying, selling or remortgaging a property, you will usually need a conveyancing solicitor or licensed conveyancer to manage the legal process.
Conveyancing involves transferring ownership of a property from one party to another and includes legal checks, searches, contracts and registration with the Land Registry.
Selecting the right legal professional can help the process move more smoothly.
What Does a Conveyancing Solicitor Do?
Your solicitor or conveyancer typically handles:
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Property searches known as disbursement searches
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legal checks
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Reviewing contracts
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Liaising with the other party’s solicitor
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Managing exchange of contracts
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Arranging transfer of funds
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Registering ownership with the Land Registry
They also communicate with your mortgage lender where required.
Solicitor vs Licensed Conveyancer
Both solicitors and licensed conveyancers can manage property transactions.
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Solicitors are qualified legal professionals who may cover multiple areas of law and can provide wider legal advice if needed.
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Licensed conveyancers specialise specifically in property law and residential transactions.
Both are regulated professionals.
What to Look for When Choosing a Solicitor
When selecting a conveyance, you may wish to consider:
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Whether they are regulated by the SRA or CLC
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Experience with your type of transaction
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Clear fee structure and transparency
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Communication and responsiveness
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Whether they are on your mortgage lender’s panel
Being on the lender’s panel can help avoid delays.
How Much Do Conveyancing Fees Cost?
Costs vary depending on:
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Property value
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Transaction complexity
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Leasehold or freehold
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Location
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Additional legal work required
Conveyance quotes usually include legal fees and disbursements such as searches and Land Registry charges.
Getting a Conveyancing Quote
If you are arranging a mortgage, you may wish to obtain conveyancing quotes early in the process. You can approach solicitors directly, search online or speak with local firms to compare services and fees.
At London Finance Hub, we can provide access to conveyancing quotes from a panel of solicitors if requested by clients as part of the mortgage process. You are under no obligation to use any firm introduced and are free to choose your own solicitor.
We may receive a referral fee from third-party conveyancing providers where a client chooses to proceed with a firm we have introduced. This does not affect the amount you pay for legal services.
Important Information
London Finance Hub is not a legal firm and does neither provide legal advice nor provide conveyancing service. We may introduce clients to third-party conveyancing providers where appropriate with no obligation quote.
London Finance Hub is trading name of Global Finance Hub Ltd and Global Finance Hub Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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