Move Forward With Your Property Transaction Confidently
Whether purchasing your home, selling a commercial property, or arranging a lease, you deserve legal support that keeps you informed and protects your interests throughout the process.
Return to HomeWhat Property Transaction Support Provides
Working with us on your property matter means you can focus on your move whilst we handle the legal complexities with care and precision.
Complete Peace of Mind
You'll know that every aspect of your transaction has been checked thoroughly. We identify potential issues early and address them before they become problems, allowing you to proceed with assurance.
Clear Progress Updates
You receive regular communication about where your transaction stands and what steps come next. No wondering about progress or waiting for responses. We keep you informed throughout the journey.
Protected Investment
Property transactions involve substantial sums. Our careful due diligence helps ensure you understand what you're purchasing or selling. We work to identify issues that might affect value or your ability to use the property as intended.
The Complexity of Property Transactions
We recognise that buying, selling, or leasing property involves more than exchanging contracts. The process can feel daunting when you're unfamiliar with what's required.
Overwhelming Paperwork and Procedures
Property transactions generate considerable documentation. Title deeds, searches, contracts, completion statements, and various certificates all require attention. Understanding what each document means and ensuring everything is properly executed can feel overwhelming when you're managing other aspects of your move.
Concerns About Hidden Issues
Properties can have complications that aren't immediately apparent. Planning restrictions, boundary disputes, service charge obligations, lease terms, or structural concerns might only emerge during legal review. You worry about discovering problems after commitment, when addressing them becomes more difficult or costly.
Coordinating Multiple Parties
Property transactions typically involve estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, other solicitors, and sometimes multiple buyers or sellers. Keeping everyone aligned and moving forward requires careful coordination. Delays from one party can affect your timeline and create uncertainty about completion dates.
Financial and Emotional Stakes
For many people, property transactions represent their largest financial commitment. Whether buying your first home, selling a family property, or investing in commercial premises, the stakes feel significant. You want assurance that the legal aspects are being handled properly so you can focus on the emotional and practical elements of your move.
Our Approach to Property Transactions
We handle the legal complexities systematically whilst keeping you informed and involved in decisions that affect your interests.
Thorough Due Diligence Process
We begin by obtaining and reviewing all relevant documents for your property. This includes examining title deeds, conducting necessary searches with local authorities and other bodies, reviewing planning permissions and building regulations, and checking for restrictions or obligations affecting the property. Each element receives careful attention to identify matters requiring further investigation or discussion.
Clear Communication Throughout
You receive regular updates on progress, typically at least weekly and more frequently as completion approaches. We explain what each stage involves and what we're doing. When issues arise, we contact you promptly to discuss options. Our communications use straightforward language rather than legal jargon, ensuring you understand your position clearly.
Proactive Problem Resolution
When our searches or document review reveals potential concerns, we address them promptly. This might involve requesting further information from the seller's solicitor, obtaining specialist reports, or negotiating appropriate warranties or indemnities. Our goal is resolving issues before they delay your transaction or create uncertainty about proceeding.
Careful Completion Management
As your transaction approaches completion, we coordinate carefully with all parties to ensure funds transfer correctly, documents are executed properly, and registration occurs as required. We confirm completion with you promptly and provide you with copies of all relevant documentation for your records.
Your Journey Through the Transaction
From instruction through to completion, here's what you can expect when working with us on your property matter.
Initial Instruction and Information Gathering
Once you instruct us, we send you a client care letter and information questionnaire. We also contact the other party's solicitor to introduce ourselves and request the contract pack. For purchases, we liaise with your mortgage lender. This initial stage typically takes two to three days as we gather necessary details and documents.
Due Diligence and Document Review
We conduct searches, examine title documents, review contracts, and investigate any matters requiring attention. This stage usually takes three to four weeks, though timing varies depending on search provider response times and document complexity. We keep you updated on progress and discuss any issues that emerge.
Report and Contract Approval
Once our review is complete, we prepare a detailed report explaining our findings and any recommendations. We discuss this with you and answer your questions. When you're satisfied and ready to proceed, you sign the contract and we hold it ready for exchange. This stage involves careful discussion until you feel comfortable moving forward.
Exchange and Completion
When all parties are ready, contracts are exchanged and a completion date set. We arrange for funds to be available on completion day, ensure all final matters are addressed, and coordinate completion with other solicitors involved. On completion day, we confirm when funds have been received or sent and inform you that your transaction is complete. You receive copies of all documentation for your records.
Investment in Property Transaction Services
Transparent pricing for comprehensive legal support throughout your property matter.
What This Investment Includes
Complete legal work from initial instruction through to registration at Land Registry after completion
All necessary searches including local authority, environmental, water and drainage, and other relevant searches
Thorough review of title documents, contracts, leases, and all related property documentation
Detailed report to you explaining findings, potential issues, and recommendations for proceeding
Liaison with all parties including estate agents, mortgage lenders, other solicitors, and service providers
Management of contract exchange and completion including funds transfer and document execution
Regular progress updates throughout the transaction by email, telephone, or your preferred method
Additional Costs
Our fee of £1,200 covers our legal work. You will also need to pay for disbursements, which are costs we pay on your behalf to third parties. These typically include:
- • Search fees: approximately £250-350 depending on location and property type
- • Land Registry fees: variable based on property value, typically £40-910 for registration
- • Stamp Duty Land Tax: payable on purchases over £250,000 for residential property
- • Bank transfer fees: typically £30-50 for telegraphic transfers
- • Leasehold enquiries: approximately £100-300 if purchasing leasehold property
We provide a detailed breakdown of anticipated disbursements at the outset and keep you informed if additional costs arise during the transaction.
Value of Professional Support
Property transactions represent significant financial commitments. Proper legal support helps identify issues before they become costly problems, ensures your interests are protected, and provides peace of mind throughout the process. The cost of addressing problems discovered after completion typically far exceeds the investment in thorough legal work beforehand.
How We Ensure Thorough Service
Our approach combines systematic procedures with experienced judgment to serve your property transaction needs effectively.
Systematic Transaction Management
We use established procedures for property transactions, ensuring each matter receives consistent attention to essential elements. Our case management systems track progress and deadlines, helping us stay organised and responsive throughout your transaction.
This systematic approach reduces the risk of overlooking important steps and helps us identify potential issues early when they're easier to address.
Extensive Property Law Experience
Our team has handled over three hundred property transactions including freehold purchases, leasehold sales, commercial property matters, and various lease arrangements. This experience helps us recognise issues quickly and understand what questions to ask.
We're familiar with property matters throughout London and the surrounding areas, including local authority procedures and common issues affecting different types of property.
Timeline and Expectations
Typical Transaction Duration
Most straightforward residential purchases or sales complete within eight to twelve weeks from instruction. Commercial property and leasehold matters may take longer depending on complexity. Chains involving multiple transactions can extend timelines.
Factors Affecting Timeline
Search provider response times, mortgage lender processing, issues discovered during due diligence, and other parties' readiness all influence how quickly your transaction completes. We work to progress matters efficiently whilst ensuring thoroughness is not compromised.
Realistic Outcomes
Whilst we work diligently to progress your transaction smoothly, we cannot control all variables. Issues sometimes emerge that require time to resolve. We keep you informed about realistic timelines and work to minimise delays where possible. Our aim is completing your transaction successfully rather than rushing through steps that protect your interests.
Our Commitment to Your Transaction
We want you to feel confident about engaging our services for your property matter.
Clear Cost Explanation
Before you instruct us, we provide a detailed breakdown of our fees and anticipated disbursements. You'll understand what costs to expect and when payments are required. If unforeseen costs arise during the transaction, we discuss these with you before proceeding.
Regular Communication
You receive updates on your transaction's progress at least weekly, with more frequent contact as completion approaches. We respond to your queries promptly, typically within one working day. You'll always know where your matter stands and what's happening next.
Professional Standards
We're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain professional indemnity insurance. Our work meets established professional standards, and you have recourse through the Legal Ombudsman should concerns arise about our service.
Your Choice Without Pressure
After our initial discussion about your property matter, you're welcome to consider whether our services suit your needs. We don't pressure you to instruct us immediately. This is an important decision and you should feel comfortable with your choice.
If you have questions about our approach or need time to discuss matters with family members or financial advisors, we completely understand. We're here when you're ready to proceed.
Beginning Your Property Transaction
Starting work on your property matter is straightforward. Here's how the process unfolds.
Make Contact
Reach us through the contact form below or by telephoning our offices. Let us know about your property transaction and whether you're buying, selling, or arranging a lease. We'll arrange a convenient time to discuss your needs in more detail.
Initial Conversation
We discuss your property matter including type of property, whether you have a mortgage, your intended timeline, and any particular concerns. This conversation helps us understand your needs and explain how we can assist. We provide clear information about our fees and the transaction process.
Formal Instruction
When you're ready to proceed, we send you our client care letter and engagement terms. We also request necessary information and identification documents to comply with regulatory requirements. Once we receive your confirmation, we begin work on your transaction immediately.
Transaction Management
We contact other parties involved in your transaction, order searches, review documentation, and begin progressing matters toward completion. You receive regular updates and we discuss any issues that arise. Throughout the process, we remain available to answer questions and address concerns.
From initial contact to beginning substantive work typically takes three to five days once we've received your instruction and necessary documents.
Explore Our Other Legal Services
We also provide support for contract matters and dispute resolution.
Contract Review & Drafting
Careful examination and preparation of commercial agreements to protect your interests. We review proposed contracts with attention to risk allocation, liability provisions, and practical enforceability.
Dispute Resolution
Practical guidance for resolving civil and commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We assess your position honestly and advise on the most appropriate approach for achieving sensible outcomes.