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What is Conveyancing?
The legal process of transferring property ownership in England, Wales and NI.
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Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership between seller and buyer. Done by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. Typical cost in 2025: £800–£2,500 plus disbursements (Land Registry, searches, SDLT) totalling £1,500–£4,000 all-in. Stages: offer accepted → memorandum of sale → conveyancer instructed → property searches → mortgage offer → contracts drafted → enquiries answered → contracts exchanged (deposit paid, both parties bound) → completion (keys handed over). Typical timeline: 8-16 weeks. Scotland uses different process (Missives + Disposition) handled by solicitors.
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