Category

Conveyancing

The legal work behind every UK property transaction, in plain English: searches, enquiries, exchange, completion and registration.

How To Transfer Property Ownership
Transferring property ownership in the UK requires a conveyancer to draft a TR1 form, calculate any Stamp Duty due, and register the change with HM Land Registry.
8 min
Fast Conveyancing UK: How E-Signatures and Online ID Checks Speed Up Property Transactions
Fast conveyancing in the UK now relies on digital tools like e-signatures, online ID checks, and electronic SDLT filing. Here is how these tools shorten the average transaction by two to three weeks.
8 min
How much does conveyancing cost in the UK in 2026?
A clear breakdown of conveyancing fees in the UK in 2026, including legal fees, disbursements, searches, and Stamp Duty. Real figures from regulated panel firms, no hidden extras.
12 min
Fixed fee vs hourly conveyancing: which actually costs less?
Fixed fee conveyancing has overtaken hourly billing for most UK residential transactions. Here is why, what it should include, and how to spot a quote that grows after instruction.
9 min
The 2026 conveyancing timeline: how long it really takes
UK conveyancing in 2026 typically takes 10 to 14 weeks from offer accepted to completion. Here is a realistic week by week breakdown, where delays creep in, and how to compress the timeline.
11 min
Local conveyancing solicitors near me: do you actually need one?
The case for a local conveyancing solicitor has weakened in 2026. Here is when proximity matters, when it does not, and what to look for in a regulated panel firm regardless of location.
10 min
How long does conveyancing actually take?
Typical UK conveyancing takes 8 to 12 weeks from offer accepted to completion. Here's what happens in each week, and where delays tend to creep in.
6 min
Conveyancer or solicitor? What's the difference?
Both can handle a property transaction, but they're regulated differently and offer different levels of service. Here's what it means for you.
4 min