• When a sale is agreed

Seller's Solicitor/Conveyancer

• Obtains your Title Deeds and asks that you complete a questionnaire
• Prepares and sends out a package of legal information and a Contract of Sale
• Will answer questions and asks you to sign the Contract of Sale
• Asks for settlement figure for any mortgage or secured loans there may be
• Talks to all parties and negotiates a Completion Date (moving date)

Buyer's Solicitor/Conveyancer

• Organises searches at the local authorities, may ask for a payment once
• contracts have been received from the seller's solicitors
• Check the title to the property, deals with information received and deals with any question you may have
• Asks for your deposit after receiving responses to questions raised,
• and for your signature on the Contract
• Receives the Mortgage Offer from your lender, deals with any conditions on your behalf

• To allow the Exchange of Contracts

Seller's Solicitor/Conveyancer

• Receives the deposit as a downpayment
• Sorts out final accounts and will provide a final account for approval. Collection at this stage of
• any funds required
• Approves and arranges the Deed of Transfer for your approval and signature

Buyer's Solicitor/Conveyancer

• Scrutinises search results and addresses any potential problems
• Sends deposit to Seller's Solicitor
• A final completion statement is prepared for your approval
• Collection of any funds required
• Preparation of Deed of Transfer and Mortgage Deed for approval and signature
• Final searches for debt and bankruptcy

• To allow for Completion

Seller's Solicitor/Conveyancer

• Settles outstanding mortgage
• Notifies HM Land Registry of completion of the sale
• Transfers the Deeds of the property to the purchaser and sends balance of money to you

Buyer's Solicitor/Conveyancer

• Receives Deeds
• Arranges for Stamp Duty payments
• Sends off application to HM Land Registry to register new owners
• If the property is mortgaged the deeds are sent to the lender

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