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What is Conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another. Whether you’re buying, selling, or moving into a new build, conveyancing ensures all contracts, searches, and legal requirements are handled correctly. It protects your interests, prevents delays, and makes sure your property transaction is completed smoothly and securely.
Conveyancer or Solicitor – What’s the Difference?
A conveyancer is a professional specialising in property transactions, handling the legal aspects of buying or selling a home. A solicitor is a fully qualified lawyer who can do everything a conveyancer can, as well as provide wider legal advice if needed. At PLS, our team are solicitors specialising in residential conveyancing, so you benefit from expert property guidance backed by full legal expertise and support.
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Your Conveyancing Journey
Your Conveyancing Journey
How the conveyancing journey works?
We provide you with expert advice at every stage of buying a home. The conveyancing journey steps are bellow:
Offer accepted
Client: your offer is accepted
PLS Instructed
PLS: confirms instructions and terms of business by letter
Documents Returned
Client: returns signed documents and ID to PLS
Contract Verified
PLS: verifies the contract pack with the other side’s solicitor
Searches Applied For
PLS: raises enquiries and applies for searches (can take weeks)
Mortgage and Survey
Client: applies for mortgage and arranges a survey
Contract Talked Through
PLS: explains enquiries, search results & mortgage offer to client
Exchange
Client: signs contract and pays deposit; PLS: exchanges contracts
Completion Date Set
PLS: receives the confirmed completion date from the other side
Completion and Keys
PLS: pays stamp duty and registers ownership; client: collects keys on completion day
Completion Statement Issued
PLS: prepares completion statement and runs pre-completion searches
Transfer Deed Prepared
PLS: prepares the draft transfer deed and completion form
Note: This flow chart is an indication of the conveyancing process. Steps can change depending on the complexity of the purchase.
Need these steps in a PDF? Click the button to download!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore our FAQs for more about Conveyancing!
What's the difference between a conveyancer and a solicitor at PLS?
A conveyancer specialises in the legal side of property transactions. A solicitor is a fully qualified lawyer who can do everything a conveyancer does, plus provide wider legal advice. At PLS, our team are solicitors, so you get property expertise backed by full legal training.
Which conveyancing services does PLS offer?
We handle new build, buying, selling, shared ownership, and remortgage conveyancing, all from our offices in Altrincham, Liverpool, and Teesside.
How does the conveyancing journey work, from offer to completion?
Once your offer is accepted, we’re instructed, confirm terms, carry out searches, review the contract pack, and guide you through signing, exchange, and completion. You can see the full step-by-step journey and download it as a PDF on this page.
Can I track my case at every stage?
Yes. Every PLS client has access to our secure online portal, so you can check progress, view documents, and see what’s needed next at any time.
