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Purchasing a new property is an exciting venture, whether you’re a first-time buyer, or an experienced property investor looking to extend their portfolio. Unfortunately, the initial excitement can quickly turn to stress unless you have an expert solicitor to support you with the residential property conveyancing process.

To get support with your conveyancing transaction today, contact our dedicated legal team at Levi Solicitors. Call us on 0800 988 7756 or get an instant conveyancing quote below.

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Conveyancing with Levi Solicitors

At Levi Solicitors we have a wealth of experience in conveyancing, having worked with a varied range of clients, including those with complicated conveyancing cases.

Our solicitors have the knowledge and skills to navigate all manner of potential conveyancing problems, ensuring a hassle-free and smooth experience. When you work with Levi Solicitors, you’ll benefit from:

Conveyancing app: Our easy-to-use conveyancing app streamlines the admin associated with conveyancing transactions, saving our clients time, and improving efficiency
Regular updates: You’ll receive regular updates throughout your conveyancing process, so you’ll never be left in the dark or confused about the progress of your transaction
Highly experienced team: With Levi Solicitors you’ll receive expert support from specialists with years of experience in residential conveyancing

Our team of conveyancing experts can support you with a range of residential conveyancing matters, including:

Assistance to buy a property
Assistance to sell a property
Support with remortgaging a property
Support with transfers of equity

What Our Residential Conveyancing Clients Say

We are ranked highly for conveyancing in West Yorkshire and nationally by ReviewSolicitors! Have a read of our reviews here.

“I have bought and sold many properties over the years. But the initial file set up has never been so straightforward as with Levi Solicitors recently. The app and online portal were easy to use and took the initial stress out of the situation.”

“Excellent reliable team. Very responsive to queries. Sue Simpson and the whole team are great!”

“Outstanding service from start to finish. This is the 3rd time using Andrew Lancaster and we won’t hesitate to request him should we find ourselves buying or selling a house again.”

“As a first- time buyer, it can be very daunting. The team at Levi were so amazing at talking us through step by step and making things clear to us. We would highly recommend them.”

“Levi were the most competitive on price of the four solicitors approached to quote for the conveyance for our late parents’ home. A low cost can at times mean a poor quality and service. With Levi this was definitely not the case. The whole process was high quality and professional and enabled the purchasers’ desired completion date to be achieved in what was a short timescale.”

Why Choose Levi Solicitors For Your Residential Property Conveyancing?

At Levi Solicitors, we pride ourselves on offering a truly partner-led and high-quality service. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from a streamlined approach, including instant online conveyancing quotes and our conveyancing app. We are competitively priced, reflecting the excellent service on offer.

Our solicitors are able to deal with all types of conveyancing transactions, including complex cases, difficult disputes, or providing specialist advice on more niche property matters, such as adverse possession. We understand that residential conveyancing clients don’t want to be left in the dark about the progress of their conveyancing transaction, which is why we always ensure regular updates and consistent communication, catered to the client’s needs and preferences.

How We Can Help You With Residential Property Conveyancing

| Buying a property

Buying a property is a process that comes with many challenges, and matters can quickly become complicated unless you have a specialist to support you. Our expert solicitors for buying a house, flat or other residential property can provide personalised assistance, whether you’re buying your first home, or plan to develop your existing property portfolio. From having an offer accepted to conducting property searches and finally exchanging contracts, our conveyancing solicitors can provide high-quality guidance all the way.

| Selling a property

When you’re selling a house or a flat, there are many different factors that you’ll need to carefully think over, and a number of potential setbacks that you’ll want to avoid. At Levi Solicitors, we have the experience and knowledge to ensure that your experience is as stress-free as possible, assisting you to avoid issues and solve problems throughout the process. To discuss your property sale today, please get in touch with our property solicitors. We will be happy to answer any of your questions and queries.

| Remortgaging

Remortgaging your property can allow you to access a range of benefits. You might be able to secure an improved interest rate, LTV rate, or consolidate your debts. The remortgaging conveyancing process works a little differently to purchasing a new property outright. To help you navigate the unique challenges, it is useful to have the support of solicitors with expertise in remortgaging specifically. Our residential property solicitors have helped a wide range of clients to move through the remortgaging process, providing advice that’s aligned with your specific situation and requirements.

| Transfers of equity

Under certain circumstances, you may need to add or remove a person’s name from the Title Deeds of a property where it is necessary to transfer and or revoke ownership. When transferring equity, it is necessary that one property owner remains the same. You might wish to transfer equity if, for example, you are a couple are splitting up and one person plans to remain living in the family home, or you are a parent who wishes to transfer ownership to their adult child. Whatever your needs, our conveyancing solicitors can offer swift, expert support for your equity transfer.

| Specialist advice

Besides buying a house, selling, refinancing and equity release, our expert solicitors can provide specialist advice on residential property conveyancing matters including:

Help to buy schemes
Joint property ownership
Land Registry issues
Adverse possession claims
Property-related disputes

Frequently asked questions about residential property

What is property conveyancing?

Property conveyancing describes the process used to transfer property ownership from one person to another. The process is conducted by a conveyancing solicitor. When acting for a buyer, it is their role to ensure that their client obtains the deeds correctly transferred to them by the Land Registry, and that every stage is adequately completed. When acting for the seller, it is the conveyancing solicitor’s responsibility to obtain a copy of the deeds and any supporting documentation, and to provide a contract package to the buyer’s solicitors. The conveyancing process covers all of the legal and admin tasks that need to be completed before the transaction is legally binding.

How long does it take to do the conveyancing on a property?

Your average residential conveyancing transaction should take approximately 12-16 weeks, yet timing may vary according to different factors. For instance, transactions without a property chain may take as little as eight to ten weeks, whereas longer chains may exceed 16 weeks.

What are the steps of conveyancing?

The residential property conveyancing process usually depends on the type of conveyancing transaction. Typically, for a purchase you’ll move through the following steps:

The party who is buying the property has their offer accepted and requests their conveyancing solicitor to assist them
The buyer may then request that a property survey is carried out
If the buyer is obtaining a mortgage, the solicitor will review the mortgage offer to ensure there are no errors
The lawyer representing the buyer reviews the contract and raises and necessary enquiries and conducts property searches as required
Once the enquiries have been responded to, the mortgage offer and the searches received, the solicitors will send a contract report to the buyer to sign
At this stage, completion dates will be discussed, and the deposit requested
Both parties agree on the completion date
The contracts are exchanged
Completion takes place on the agreed date
The seller vacates the property, and the keys are given to the buyer
The property Title Deeds are forwarded to the solicitor who is working for the buyer
The seller’s signed transfer is sent to the Land Registry who will then update the title into the buyer’s name

What is a draft contract?

The draft contract refers to the primary version of the contract that will later make the property sale legally binding. The contract is initially referred to as a draft contract because it is not a legal contract until the buyer and the seller have exchanged contracts and the buyer has paid the deposit.

What is a property survey?

A property survey refers to an inspection and review process that’s conducted by a professional surveyor. The process is used to assess the condition of a property that is being purchased, and to create a report on structural issues or significant repairs. The result of the survey may influence whether or not the buyer wishes to proceed with the transaction, for instance, if it is discovered that there are major structural problems with the building that may be expensive. When buying a property with a mortgage, the lender will carry out a basic valuation. For a further in-depth valuation and full survey, a Homebuyers Report is recommended.

What is the exchange of contracts?

Exchange of contracts refers to the stage where the buyer and the seller have signed their contracts, agreed a completion date and the buyer has paid the deposit to their solicitor. The solicitors will exchange contracts over the phone. The buyer / seller do not need to be present once they have given their solicitor authority to exchange. Once the contracts are exchanged, both parties are legally obliged to continue with the transaction. If the buyer pulls out after exchange, they will forfeit the deposit and be liable to pay interest to the seller. If you have any questions about exchanging contracts, or need general conveyancing advice, please contact our experts at Levi Solicitors.

When is completion day?

Completion day refers to the final step in the purchase and sale process, when ownership is transferred from the current owner to the buyer. The seller leaves the property, and the buyer is given the property keys. Completion day is the final stage of the conveyancing process, usually 12-16 weeks after the buyer’s offer is initially accepted.