Frequently asked questions about online conveyancing.

The following questions have been derived from questions asked by our Clients in relation to the conveyancing process.

In the event that you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What is conveyancing?

Conveyancing is the name given to the legal process of transferring the ownership of property. The conveyancing process involves undertaking the necessary checks and searches to ensure that the seller owns the property being sold and that the buyer purchases the property without any unexpected encumbrances.

Do your conveyancing services apply to the whole of the UK?

Our conveyancing services are limited to residential property transactions in England and Wales only.

Will I need to go into the Conveyancers’ office to sign all relevant documentation?

In the vast majority of cases it is not necessary for your Conveyancer to see you in person. All issues can be dealt with by correspondence, either by email, letter or telephone. The distance between you and your Conveyancer is therefore of no relevance in relation to your property transaction.

Will I be able to speak to my Conveyancer whenever I need to?

Your Conveyancer, or members of his or her support team, will always be available for you to speak to during normal working hours. The target response time for returning calls in relation to messages left is two hours. You will have at least five points of contact available to you at any time that you decide to call.

How long does a normal conveyancing transaction take?

An average conveyancing transaction takes anywhere between 12 to 16 weeks to complete. We have sold and purchased properties in the past within 48 hours of receipt of instructions. In the majority of circumstances most Clients do not wish to move to these timescales! Our Conveyancers are amongst the most effective in the industry and regularly complete transactions in under 8 weeks.

Are Licensed Conveyancers as efficient as Solicitors?

The specialist Licensed Conveyancers we use are very efficient and professional. The difference between using a Licensed Conveyancer to a Solicitor is that Licensed Conveyancers only specialise in this area of law and are therefore best placed to provide you with a superior service.

Why is conveyancing for leasehold properties more expensive?

Leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional work in comparison to freehold conveyancing transactions. The additional work will include investigating the lease, liaising with the landlord in relation to matters such as: serving appropriate notices on the landlord or managing agent; obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information; obtaining the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s Conveyancer and although most leases tend to follow the same basic format, every lease needs to be read from start to finish – regardless of the fact that the lease may have passed through many different owners since it was first granted.

Why should I use Convey365?

We provide a specialist, friendly and approachable service. We provide a proactive service that puts you in a position to proceed to completion of your property transaction as soon as possible. Our Conveyancers offer a No Move No Fee product. Our Conveyancers will work to your moving dates and requirements. Our conveyancers will implement personal local authority searches in order to ensure that we can get your searches back within 48 hours of instruction. We will do all that we can to assist you with your property transaction. Should you have any further queries in this respect, please do not hesitate to contact any member of our New Business Team on 0845 600 2343

My Estate Agents have advised us not to go with an online service, they have said it would delay my transaction and I would not receive a good service is this right?

Your Estate Agent may well be receiving a commission for referring your transaction to their preferred Conveyancer. We have a huge number of satisfied clients who would recommend us. The Conveyancers we use are very efficient and professional and their timelines and service levels are exceptional. On our website we have put some reviews from our clients, please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional reassurance in this respect.