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Selling a Property? Here Is What Your Solicitor Does

Selling a property involves more legal work than many sellers expect. Your conveyancing solicitor manages the legal transfer of ownership, keeps the transaction moving and resolves issues that arise on the way to completion.

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Selling a Property? Here Is What Your Solicitor Does

When instructed, your solicitor will prepare the contract pack, respond to the buyer's enquiries, deal with any title issues, manage redemption of your existing mortgage and ensure sale proceeds are received and distributed correctly. They coordinate with the buyer's solicitor, your estate agent and your lender.

Choosing a solicitor who communicates proactively, responds quickly to enquiries and has experience with your property type can significantly reduce the time between offer and completion — and reduce the risk of your sale falling through at a late stage.

Use our comparison service to find a regulated conveyancing solicitor for your transaction. We profile firms across the UK including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Manchester, Birmingham and London.

Key Steps When Selling a Property

  • Solicitor instructed and title deeds obtained
  • Property information forms completed by seller
  • Draft contract prepared and issued to buyer
  • Buyer enquiries answered and title issues resolved
  • Completion date agreed between all parties
  • Exchange of contracts — sale legally binding
  • Completion — funds received, title transferred, mortgage redeemed

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