Residential conveyancing

We are not just estate agents. Our professional, friendly and approachable team of solicitors at Arnold Greenwood Solicitors are here to help you through the entire conveyancing process.

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Fully qualified and experienced solicitors

You will be allocated a solicitor who will deal with your sale or purchase and who will be your main point of contact. Unlike many firms, all of our conveyancing work is carried out by fully qualified and experienced solicitors. Keeping the legal aspects of your property sale or purchase with our in-house solicitors makes things neat and simple. Unlike other estate agents, we do not receive referral fees from solicitors for recommending their services as we are part of the same business.

How we will help

Arnold Greenwood is accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme. The Conveyancing Quality Scheme is a recognised quality standard for legal experts in buying and selling property.

As a member of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we will:

  • Explain the steps in buying or selling a home
  • Tell you what service you can expect from us
  • Be honest about what the costs will be
  • Keep you informed through the process

The conveyancing process in brief

Step 1

Instruction of solicitor/conveyancer

House buyers and sellers select a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to handle the legal aspects of the property transaction. This professional acts on their behalf to ensure all legal requirements are met.

 

Step 2

Pre-contract stage

The buyer’s solicitor obtains and reviews the property’s title deeds, raises enquiries and conducts necessary searches. The seller provides information about the property, including fixtures and fittings, through a Property Information Form.

 

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    Step 3

    Exchange of contracts

    Once all queries are resolved and both parties are satisfied, contracts are exchanged. At this stage, the transaction becomes legally binding and a completion date is set.

     

    Step 4

    Completion

    On the agreed completion date, the buyer’s solicitor transfers funds to the seller’s solicitor, and ownership of the property officially changes hands. The buyer can now move into their new home.

     

    Step 5

    Post-completion

    The buyer’s solicitor registers the change of ownership with the Land Registry and pays any Stamp Duty Land Tax due. The seller’s solicitor ensures any outstanding mortgages are repaid and distributes the proceeds from the sale.

     

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    Step 6

    Final steps

    Both parties receive confirmation of the property transfer, and any outstanding matters such as the transfer of utilities, are finalised. The conveyancing process concludes, and the buyer can enjoy their new property with peace of mind.

     

    Ready to instruct a solicitor?

    Get in touch with our friendly and approachable team today. They’ll talk you through the first steps to get you moving. 

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    Great service. The sale went through smoothly and staff were very polite, patient and helpful. Thank you Sue, Alison and Keeley 🙂.

     

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    Fantastic service from the outset, everyone at the branch always responded to any queries or issues we had instantly and we really felt they were working for us.

     

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    Very happy with the team from start to finish, everything from marketing the property to all the hard work done finalising my sale. Phone calls and emails kept me updated with no delays. I will be using Arnold Greenwood again.

     

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