A Clear and Structured Purchase Process
Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Our structured conveyancing process ensures your purchase progresses efficiently, safely, and with full legal protection.
Below is a breakdown of the typical stages involved in a standard property purchase.
Key Purchase Stages & Typical Timescales
| Stage | What We Do | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive signed authority and payment on account. | 0–7 days |
| 2 | Receive draft contract papers from seller’s solicitors. | 0–14 days |
| 3 | Review title documentation and contract. | 0–4 days |
| 4 | Order searches (local, water & drainage, environmental etc.). | 7–21 days |
| 5 | Raise enquiries on title with seller’s solicitors. | 0–7 days |
| 6 | Receive and review replies to enquiries. | 0–14 days |
| 7 | Receive and review mortgage offer (if applicable). | 0–14 days |
| 8 | Report to you on title, searches and mortgage conditions. | 0–4 days |
| 9 | Receive signed contract and deposit from you. | 0–5 days |
| 10 | Agree completion date and exchange contracts. | 0–4 days |
| 11 | Request mortgage advance and prepare completion statement. | 0–5 days |
| 12 | Completion – funds transferred and keys released. | 1 day |
| 13 | Post-completion work including SDLT submission and registration at HM Land Registry. | 2–12 weeks |
*Timescales assume a standard freehold transaction without unexpected complications.
What’s Included in Our Service
Our fixed legal fee covers reviewing the contract and title, raising enquiries, conducting searches, reporting to you, handling exchange and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (if applicable), and registering your ownership at HM Land Registry.
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