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Purchasing a new property is an exciting venture, whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced property investor looking to extend your portfolio. Unfortunately, the initial excitement can quickly turn to stress unless you have an expert solicitor to support you with the residential property conveyancing process.

Our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds have much experience supporting clients with conveyancing transactions, including those that are more complex. We pride ourselves on offering bespoke support, based on your specific circumstances and requirements.

To get support with your conveyancing transaction today, contact our dedicated legal team at Levi Solicitors. Call us on 0800 988 7756 or get an instant conveyancing quote below.

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Conveyancing with Levi Solicitors

At Levi Solicitors, we have a wealth of experience in conveyancing, having worked with a varied range of clients, including those with complicated conveyancing cases.

Our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds have the knowledge and skills to navigate all manner of potential conveyancing problems, ensuring a hassle-free and smooth experience. When you work with Levi Solicitors, you’ll benefit from:

Conveyancing app: Our easy-to-use conveyancing app streamlines the admin associated with conveyancing transactions, saving our clients time and improving efficiency
Regular updates:You’ll receive regular updates throughout your conveyancing process, so you’ll never be left in the dark or confused about the progress of your transaction
Highly experienced team: With Levi Solicitors, you’ll receive expert support from specialists with years of experience in residential conveyancing

Our team of conveyancing experts can support you with a range of residential conveyancing matters, including:

Buying a property
Selling a property
Remortgaging a property
Transfers of equity
Help to Buy schemes
Joint property ownership
Land Registry issues
Adverse possession claims
Property disputes
Shared ownership

What Our Residential Conveyancing Clients Say

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“I have bought and sold many properties over the years. But the initial file set up has never been so straightforward as with Levi Solicitors recently. The app and online portal were easy to use and took the initial stress out of the situation.”

“Excellent reliable team. Very responsive to queries. Sue Simpson and the whole team are great!”

“Outstanding service from start to finish. This is the 3rd time using Andrew Lancaster and we won’t hesitate to request him should we find ourselves buying or selling a house again.”

“As a first- time buyer, it can be very daunting. The team at Levi were so amazing at talking us through step by step and making things clear to us. We would highly recommend them.”

“Levi were the most competitive on price of the four solicitors approached to quote for the conveyance for our late parents’ home. A low cost can at times mean a poor quality and service. With Levi this was definitely not the case. The whole process was high quality and professional and enabled the purchasers’ desired completion date to be achieved in what was a short timescale.”

Why Choose Levi Solicitors For Your Residential Property Conveyancing?

At Levi Solicitors, we pride ourselves on offering a truly partner-led and high-quality service. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from a streamlined approach, including instant online conveyancing quotes and our conveyancing app. We are competitively priced, reflecting the excellent service on offer.

Our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds are able to deal with all types of conveyancing transactions, including complex cases, difficult disputes, or providing specialist advice on more niche property matters, such as adverse possession.

We understand that residential conveyancing clients don’t want to be left in the dark about the progress of their conveyancing transaction, which is why we always ensure regular updates and consistent communication, catered to the client’s needs and preferences.

From the very beginning, our dedicated solicitors will work closely with you to understand your circumstances, ensuring that we offer a bespoke service that suits you.

Any questions that you have will be answered swiftly, and in detail. We’ll always ensure that you feel well-informed and comfortable.

To learn more about how our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds can help you, please see a detailed breakdown of our services below.

How We Can Help You With Residential Property Conveyancing

Buying a property

Buying a property is a process that comes with many challenges, and matters can quickly become complicated unless you have a specialist to support you.

Our expert solicitors for buying a house, flat or other residential property can provide personalised assistance, whether you’re buying your first home, or plan to develop your existing property portfolio.

From accepting an offer to conducting property searches and finally exchanging contracts, our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds can provide high-quality guidance throughout.

Selling a property

When you’re selling a house or a flat, there are many different factors that you’ll need to carefully think over, and a number of potential setbacks that you’ll want to avoid.

At Levi Solicitors, we have the experience and knowledge to ensure that your experience is as stress-free as possible, assisting you to avoid issues and solve problems throughout the process.

Remortgaging

Remortgaging your property can allow you to access a range of benefits. You might be able to secure an improved interest rate, LTV rate, or consolidate your debts. The remortgaging conveyancing process works a little differently from purchasing a new property outright. To help you navigate the unique challenges, it is useful to have the support of solicitors with expertise in remortgaging specifically.

Our Leeds conveyancing solicitors have helped a wide range of clients to move through the remortgaging process, providing advice that’s aligned with your specific situation and requirements.

We appreciate that clients who are looking to remortgage their property will have many questions, our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds will answer these swiftly, ensuring that you appreciate your position before proceeding.

Transfers of equity

Under certain circumstances, you may need to add or remove a person’s name from the Title Deeds of a property where it is necessary to transfer and or revoke ownership.

When transferring equity, it is necessary that one property owner remains the same. You might wish to transfer equity if, for example, you are a couple are splitting up and one person plans to remain living in the family home, or you are a parent who wishes to transfer ownership to their adult child.

Whatever your needs, our property conveyancing solicitors in Leeds can offer swift, expert support for your equity transfer.

Joint property ownership

Buying or owning a property jointly can be a practical and cost-effective solution, whether you are purchasing with a partner, family member or friend. However, joint ownership also comes with important legal considerations that should be addressed from the outset.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors in Leeds can offer comprehensive support with various types of joint ownership, including joint tenants and tenants in common, helping you understand how ownership shares, financial responsibilities, and future sale arrangements will work.

Land Registry issues

Land Registry issues can delay property transactions and, in some cases, prevent a sale or remortgage from progressing. Typical Land Registry issues can include incorrect title information, missing documentation, boundary discrepancies or unregistered land.

Our experienced conveyancing solicitors in Leeds can review and resolve a wide range of Land Registry problems, working efficiently to correct errors and liaise with the relevant authorities on your behalf to keep matters moving forward.

Adverse possession claims

Adverse possession claims can arise when someone has occupied land or property for a significant period without being the legal owner. These claims are often complex and can be contentious, requiring careful handling and detailed legal knowledge.

Our property conveyancing solicitors can advise both property owners and individuals making an adverse possession claim, explaining your rights, obligations and the likelihood of success.

Property disputes

Property disputes can be stressful, time-consuming and financially draining, particularly when they involve neighbours, co-owners or family members. Common disputes may relate to boundaries, rights of way, ownership issues or contractual disagreements.

We provide clear, practical advice aimed at resolving property disputes as efficiently as possible. We focus on achieving solutions without unnecessary conflict or delay, prioritising negotiations where appropriate.

Shared ownership

Shared ownership schemes are a viable option for many people looking to get on the property ladder, but they often involve additional legal complexity compared to standard purchases.

Our property solicitors can guide you through every stage of the shared ownership process, from reviewing lease terms and staircasing options to explaining your responsibilities as a shared owner. With expert conveyancing advice from our team, you can proceed with confidence, knowing that the legal aspects of your shared ownership purchase have been carefully considered.

Frequently asked questions about residential property

What is property conveyancing?

Property conveyancing describes the process used to transfer property ownership from one person to another. The process is conducted by a conveyancing solicitor. When acting for a buyer, it is their role to ensure that their client obtains the deeds correctly transferred to them by the Land Registry, and that every stage is adequately completed.

When acting for the seller, it is the conveyancing solicitor’s responsibility to obtain a copy of the deeds and any supporting documentation, and to provide a contract package to the buyer’s solicitors. The conveyancing process covers all of the legal and admin tasks that need to be completed before the transaction is legally binding.

How long does conveyancing take?

Your average residential conveyancing transaction should take approximately 12-16 weeks, yet timing may vary according to different factors. For instance, transactions without a property chain may take as little as eight to ten weeks, whereas longer chains may exceed 16 weeks.

How much does conveyancing cost?

The cost of conveyancing will largely depend on factors such as the type of transaction, the value of the property and whether the matter is straightforward or more complex.

Your conveyancer will provide a clear, upfront quote that outlines legal fees and any additional costs, such as searches or Land Registry fees, so you know exactly what to expect from the outset.

Detailed information about our conveyancing fees can be found here. Or you can get an instant conveyancing quote here.

What are the steps of conveyancing?

The residential property conveyancing process usually depends on the type of conveyancing transaction. Typically, for a purchase you’ll move through the following steps:

The party who is buying the property has their offer accepted and requests their conveyancing solicitor to assist them
The buyer may then request that a property survey is carried out
If the buyer is obtaining a mortgage, the solicitor will review the mortgage offer to ensure there are no errors
The lawyer representing the buyer reviews the contract and raises and necessary enquiries and conducts property searches as required
Once the enquiries have been responded to, the mortgage offer and the searches received, the solicitors will send a contract report to the buyer to sign
At this stage, completion dates will be discussed, and the deposit requested
Both parties agree on the completion date
The contracts are exchanged
Completion takes place on the agreed date
The seller vacates the property, and the keys are given to the buyer
The property Title Deeds are forwarded to the solicitor who is working for the buyer
The seller’s signed transfer is sent to the Land Registry who will then update the title into the buyer’s name

What is a draft contract?

The draft contract refers to the primary version of the contract that will later make the property sale legally binding. The contract is initially referred to as a draft contract because it is not a legal contract until the buyer and the seller have exchanged contracts and the buyer has paid the deposit.

What is a property survey?

A property survey refers to an inspection and review process that’s conducted by a professional surveyor. The process is used to assess the condition of a property that is being purchased, and to create a report on structural issues or significant repairs.

The result of the survey may influence whether or not the buyer wishes to proceed with the transaction, for instance, if it is discovered that there are major structural problems with the building that may be expensive. When buying a property with a mortgage, the lender will carry out a basic valuation. For a further in-depth valuation and full survey, a Homebuyers Report is recommended.

What is the exchange of contracts?

Exchange of contracts refers to the stage where the buyer and the seller have signed their contracts, agreed a completion date and the buyer has paid the deposit to their solicitor. The solicitors will exchange contracts over the phone. The buyer/seller do not need to be present once they have given their solicitor authority to exchange.

Once the contracts are exchanged, both parties are legally obliged to continue with the transaction. If the buyer pulls out after exchange, they will forfeit the deposit and be liable to pay interest to the seller. If you have any questions about exchanging contracts, or need general conveyancing advice, please contact our experts at Levi Solicitors.

When is completion day?

Completion day refers to the final step in the purchase and sale process, when ownership is transferred from the current owner to the buyer. The seller leaves the property, and the buyer is given the property keys. Completion day is the final stage of the conveyancing process, usually 12-16 weeks after the buyer’s offer is initially accepted.

What are the key documents I need to provide to my conveyancer?

You will usually need to provide proof of identity and address, such as a passport or driving licence and a recent utility bill or bank statement, to meet legal requirements.

Depending on your transaction, you may also need to supply evidence of funds, details of your mortgage offer, and property-specific documents if you are selling. Your conveyancer will confirm exactly what is required and when to avoid delays.

What are property searches, and which ones are mandatory during conveyancing?

Property searches are checks carried out to identify issues that could affect the property or its value, such as planning restrictions, environmental risks or drainage connections.

Most transactions, particularly those involving a mortgage, require mandatory searches. These usually include local authority, drainage and water, and environmental searches. Your conveyancer will advise which searches are needed and explain the results clearly.

When do you pay conveyancing fees?

Some costs, such as search fees, are usually paid at the start of the conveyancing process.

The remaining legal fees are typically payable on completion, once the transaction has successfully finished. Your conveyancer will provide a clear cost breakdown from the outset based upon the information available to us so you know what to expect.

Get in touch with our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds

For expert support with your conveyancing needs today, please don’t hesitate to contact our conveyancing solicitors in Leeds.

Our team will start by discussing your circumstances, allowing us to assess your legal options, and tailor our assistance to your specific requirements.

You can call us on 0800 988 7756 or email us at [email protected].