Looking for reliable residential conveyancing services to handle your property transaction? Our expert residential conveyancing services cover everything you need.
We provide professional conveyancing services across England and Wales. Our residential conveyancing services start from £564 with a fixed legal fee and No Completion No Fee protection, giving you complete peace of mind from instruction to completion.
Get your free quote or call our friendly team on 0800 022 4427 to discuss your conveyancing needs.
What are residential conveyancing services?
Residential conveyancing services handle all the legal work when you buy, sell, remortgage or transfer ownership of a property. From reviewing contracts to registering your ownership with the Land Registry, professional conveyancing services manage the entire legal process so your transaction completes smoothly and securely.
Why do you need residential conveyancing services?
Property transactions involve complex legal processes, strict deadlines and substantial financial risk. Professional conveyancing services provide the expertise to identify potential issues that could cost thousands if missed. Most mortgage lenders also require qualified conveyancing services to protect their investment.
Whether you're a first-time buyer or experienced property owner, our residential conveyancing services guide you through every step with clear communication and expert support.
Our residential conveyancing services
Each of our residential conveyancing services includes No Completion No Fee guarantee, fixed legal fee pricing and dedicated support from an experienced property solicitor.
Buying a property
Our buying conveyancing services guide you through your property purchase. We handle searches, contract negotiations, fund transfers and completion, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free transaction from start to finish.
Selling a property
Make selling your home simple with our professional selling conveyancing services. We manage all legal aspects from contract preparation to mortgage settlement, so you can focus on your next move with complete peace of mind.
Buying and selling a property
Coordinate both transactions seamlessly with our combined conveyancing services. One dedicated team synchronises your sale and purchase, reducing stress and preventing common property chains complications throughout the process.
Remortgaging
Access better mortgage terms with our specialist remortgage conveyancing services. Our lender-approved solicitors handle all legal requirements efficiently, helping you secure improved rates with minimal disruption to your daily life.
Transfer of equity
Adding or removing names from property ownership? Our transfer of equity conveyancing services manage the entire process, from drafting legal agreements to updating Land Registry records, ensuring full compliance and protection.
Deed of trust
Protect your property investment with our deed of trust services. Whether you're buying with unequal deposits, adding family contributions or purchasing with a partner, we create legally binding agreements that safeguard everyone's financial stake in the property.
First time buyer
Turn your first home purchase into an exciting experience with our specialist first-time buyer conveyancing services. We guide you through unfamiliar legal processes with clear communication and dedicated support at every step.
Lease extension
Maintain your property's value with our lease extension conveyancing services. Our leasehold experts navigate the complex legal process, negotiate favourable terms and complete all requirements efficiently to protect your investment.
New build
Our new build conveyancing services support you when purchasing a newly constructed property. We review developer contracts, manage deadlines, check planning approvals and warranties, and ensure everything is in place for a secure and timely completion.
Repossession
Our repossession conveyancing services help you buy repossessed properties with confidence. We handle tight timescales, verify the lender's right to sell, review legal risks and manage the transaction efficiently through to completion.
Right to Buy
Our Right to Buy conveyancing services guide council and housing association tenants through purchasing their home. We manage scheme-specific paperwork, liaise with the local authority and ensure your purchase completes smoothly and on time.
Why choose Homeward Legal for your residential conveyancing services?
We've established an excellent reputation you can trust and helped over 34,000 customers in the past 15 years.
Fixed Legal Fee policy
No hidden costs - the legal fee you get quoted is definitive.
No-Completion, No-Fee policy
You won't pay any legal fees if your move falls through for any reason.
Search & survey protection
You won't pay for your next search and survey if your transaction falls through.
Complete support
Dedicated customer service from start to finish. We are open 6 days a week.
Local knowledge
Solicitors with offices across England and Wales.
Simple & straightforward
No confusion with legal jargon - just plain and simple English.
Our residential conveyancing solicitors are regulated under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
Get a free online quote for your residential conveyancing
Find out how much your residential conveyancing will cost with a free online quote.
How do residential conveyancing services work?
Our residential conveyancing services follow a proven process to ensure your property transaction completes smoothly and efficiently:
- Instruction: You instruct our conveyancing services and we begin working on your case immediately.
- Initial checks: We verify your identity, review your circumstances and gather essential details about your property transaction.
- Searches & enquiries: We conduct comprehensive searches and raise any necessary legal enquiries about the property on your behalf.
- Contract exchange: Once all checks are complete and agreements are in place, we handle the exchange of contracts, making the deal legally binding.
- Completion: On the agreed completion date, we transfer funds securely and ownership is officially transferred to you.
How much does residential conveyancing services cost?
Residential conveyancing services typically cost between £500 and £1,500 in total, depending on your property value and transaction type. Our conveyancing services start from just £564 with transparent, fixed legal fee pricing, so the price we quote is the price you pay with no hidden costs.
What's included in conveyancing services costs?
Your total conveyancing cost includes two elements:
Legal fees
This covers all the legal work we do including reviewing contracts, liaising with other parties, handling exchange and completion, and registering the property. Our fee is fixed - the amount in your quote won't increase.
Disbursements (third-party costs)
These are fees we pay to external organisations on your behalf and are the same regardless of which conveyancing service you use:
- Stamp Duty Land Tax - varies by property value and location
- Conveyancing searches - typically £150-300
- Land Registry fees - based on property value
- Additional searches if required
- VAT on legal fees
How long does residential conveyancing take?
Residential conveyancing services usually take between 8 to 12 weeks from instruction to completion, depending on the complexity of your transaction. The timeline for conveyancing services can vary based on factors such as property type, whether you're in a chain and how quickly searches and checks are completed.
Several factors can affect how long conveyancing services take, including being part of a property chain, mortgage lender delays or issues revealed by surveys and searches.
Get in touch for your residential conveyancing needs
Whether you're looking to buy or sell your property, get in touch with the team today about our residential conveyancing services.
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Frequently asked questions about residential conveyancing services
What are residential conveyancing services?
Residential conveyancing services are the legal services required to transfer property ownership from one person to another. These services include reviewing contracts, conducting searches, liaising with lenders, handling fund transfers and registering ownership changes with Land Registry.
How much do residential conveyancing services cost?
Residential conveyancing services typically cost £500-£1,500 in total, plus disbursements (search fees, Land Registry fees, Stamp Duty). Our conveyancing services start from just £564 with our Fixed Legal Fee policy and no hidden costs.
How long do conveyancing services take to complete?
Residential conveyancing services typically take 8-12 weeks from instruction to completion. Timelines vary based on property type, chain length, mortgage lender speed and search results. Straightforward transactions with no chain can complete in 6-8 weeks. Learn more about conveyancing timelines.
What happens if my house sale falls through?
With our No Completion No Fee guarantee, you won't pay legal fees if your transaction doesn't complete. This protects you financially whether the chain breaks, surveys reveal problems or buyers withdraw. Search Plus protection means you won't pay for searches again.
What is included in conveyancing services fees?
Conveyancing services fees cover legal work including contract review, searches, liaising with other solicitors, exchange of contracts, fund transfers and Land Registry registration. Fees don't include disbursements (third-party costs like search fees, Land Registry fees and Stamp Duty), which are itemised separately. Check our full fee breakdown.
When should I instruct residential conveyancing services?
Instruct conveyancing services as soon as your offer is accepted (buying) or you accept an offer (selling). Early instruction allows immediate work to begin, prevents delays and helps identify potential issues quickly. Many people get quotes before making offers to speed things up.
What are disbursements in conveyancing services?
Disbursements are third-party costs your conveyancing services pay on your behalf, including search fees (£150-300), Land Registry fees, bankruptcy searches and bank transfer fees. These costs are the same regardless of which conveyancing services you use.
What's the difference between solicitors and licensed conveyancers?
Both can provide residential conveyancing services. Solicitors are regulated by the SRA with broader legal training, whilst licensed conveyancers are regulated by the CLC and specialise in property law. Both provide the same quality conveyancing services with professional indemnity insurance. Read more about the differences between conveyancers and solicitors.
Can I use the same conveyancing services for buying and selling?
Yes, using the same conveyancing services for both transactions is often more efficient and cost-effective. One team coordinates both processes simultaneously, ensures completion dates align and handles fund transfers seamlessly. You'll also only deal with one legal team throughout your move. See our buying and selling services.
Do I need professional conveyancing services or can I do it myself?
Whilst DIY conveyancing is legal, professional conveyancing services are strongly recommended. Property transactions involve complex legal processes and substantial financial risk. Most mortgage lenders require qualified conveyancing services, and professionals have indemnity insurance to protect you if something goes wrong.
What documents do I need for conveyancing services?
For buying: proof of ID, proof of address, mortgage agreement and proof of deposit. For selling: property deeds, EPC, building regulation certificates and lease documents (if leasehold). Your conveyancing services provider will give you a complete checklist when instructed.
Do you offer local or remote conveyancing services?
We offer both local and remote conveyancing services. Our panel has offices across England and Wales for face-to-face meetings, but most conveyancing services are now provided remotely via phone, email and secure portals. Remote services are often faster and more convenient, with the same quality legal work.
