Frequently asked questions
A licensed conveyancer is a legal professional who’s job it is to carry out the conveyancing process for you. They are regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
You can also use a conveyancing solicitor, a trained solicitor who specialises in conveyancing registered with the Law Society and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
There is not set time frame for the conveyancing process, but it usually takes on average 8-12 weeks between hiring a conveyancer and moving into your home.
Conveyancing searches (AKA property searches) are checks that a conveyancer carries out to find out information about the property. This can be to find out things such as whether planning permission will be granted or where there is access for vehicles.
While there is no set price for conveyancing, most homeowners will spend around an average £2,038 including fees and disbursements. If you’re a First Time Buyer this average £1,314 (Based on reallymoving data collected February 2024).
Conveyancing fees are often paid at the end of your property purchase. Once your deposit has been transferred, and your purchase completed, you’ll receive your conveyancing bill.
