Conveyancing

Conveyancing services for your property transaction

Buying or selling property is one of the most important financial decisions you will make.

Without the right legal support, you could be at risk of delays and costly complications arising.

Legal support at every stage of your property transaction

We provide clear conveyancing services to individuals, families and property investors.

From the moment your offer is accepted or when you decide to market your property, early legal support can help protect your interests and keep your transaction on track.

We regularly assist with:

Preparing and reviewing contracts
Property searches and due diligence
Title investigations
Advice on Stamp Duty Land Tax
Exchange of contracts
Completion arrangements
Registration at HM Land Registry
Liaising with lenders and other parties

Whether you are purchasing your first home or moving property, we are here to guide you clearly through each stage of the process.

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Protecting your investment

Property transactions involve substantial sums and long-term commitments. We take the care to spot potential risks early, resolve issues efficiently and minimise disruption to your plans.

Where complications arise, we work hard to achieve an efficient solution and keep your move on track.

Why choose us for your conveyancing matters?

We are approachable and easy to talk to
We provide clear advice without unnecessary legal jargon
We focus on efficient, practical solutions
We keep you informed throughout the process
You will receive dedicated support from experienced solicitors

With the right legal team by your side, your property transaction can be handled professionally and with complete peace of mind.

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What our clients have to say

“Having benefited from the services (legal advice & conveyancing) of Field Overall LLP over the last 20 years, my expression of gratitude is somewhat overdue. The staff are consistently approachable, supportive and professional. The Practice are simply outstanding and has the knack of delivering positive and stress-free outcomes.”

Dominic - Conveyancing Client

“My company has been associated with Field Overell LLP since 1989 and in that time we have purchased numerous residential development sites and sold a large number of newly constructed homes. On each transaction, Field Overell LLP has acted for us, not only sorting the conveyancing but also on many occasions liaising with our funders and their solicitors, who are often an integral part of any new residential development. “Their approach is very professional and always approachable which has resulted in an excellent working relationship.”

Graham Lewis - Managing Director, Avoncroft House

"The third time I have used this practice (for different purposes) and they were again excellent. This time was for conveyancing and they completed the process quickly and efficiently. They were always very friendly, reassuring and informative. Fee is very reasonable for the work required.”

Robert – Conveyancing Client

“Julie Bell did conveyancing for my mother's property. We encountered a potentially difficult situation when my mother became seriously ill at the end of the sale process. She was sensitive and helpful, pulling out all the stops to sort it successfully. We couldn't have asked for better.”

Anne – Conveyancing Client

“Probably the best house sale experience we have had! Thank you for your expertise and efficient work.”

Peter - Conveyancing Client

“We recently used Julie for our residential conveyancing. We were highly satisfied with the service from beginning to end. Julie had a tight timescale and dealt with everything professionally and efficiently. Her communication was excellent and we will certainly recommend her services.”

Nikki – Conveyancing Client

“Fantastic conveyancing service from Julie Bell and the team. Would recommend and would use again. I thought their charges were very reasonable but best of all they made the process as stress free as possible by communicating well and just being really nice.”

S – Conveyancing Client

“Thank you for dealing with my conveyancing so quickly and efficiently. I felt fully informed at every step of the way which is always reassuring. It was definitely the easiest house moving experience I’ve had!”

Vicky - Conveyancing Client

Conveyancing FAQs:

We will obtain a copy of the title register for the property from the Land Registry so that we can let the buyers solicitors have a copy as evidence that you legally own the property.

We then prepare the contract setting out the agreed terms of the sale. You will also be asked to complete standard property information forms and we will assist you with these. The buyer’s solicitors may raise additional enquiries, which we will help you respond to.

Once both parties are ready, a completion date is agreed and contracts are formally exchanged. At that point, the transaction becomes legally binding.

On completion, we receive the purchase funds from the buyer’s solicitors. We redeem any existing mortgage, settle agreed costs (such as estate agents’ fees and our fees) and transfer the remaining balance to you. If you are moving home, we apply it towards your related purchase.

When we receive the draft contract pack from the seller’s solicitors, we review the contract, title documents and property information forms in detail. We also carry out the necessary searches and raise enquiries to clarify any issues or concerns.

If you are obtaining a mortgage, we carefully review the mortgage offer and ensure that any lender conditions are satisfied.

Before the exchange of contracts, we provide you with a full written report explaining the legal position and pointing out any important matters. Once you are happy to proceed, you will sign the contract and transfer the deposit.

Contracts are then exchanged and a completion date fixed. On completion, we transfer the purchase funds to the seller’s solicitors, arrange payment of any Stamp Duty Land Tax due and register your ownership at HM Land Registry.

There is a principle in conveyancing of buyer beware, which imposes a duty on the buyer to investigate the physical condition of the property before the exchange of contracts. Once contracts are exchanged, you accept the property in its current state.

While we deal with the legal aspects of the transaction, we do not assess the structural condition of the property.

If you are obtaining a mortgage, your lender will usually carry out a basic valuation for lending purposes. This is not a detailed survey. In most cases, we recommend instructing an independent surveyor to carry out a HomeBuyer Report or for older or higher-value properties, a full structural survey.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement when a property is built, sold or rented. It provides an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), together with recommendations for improvement.

The seller is responsible for obtaining a valid EPC before marketing the property.

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