Conveyancing Solicitors

What is Residential Conveyancing?

Buying or selling a home can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to make it easier. At Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors we offer clear, friendly, and expert support to guide you through every step of the process.

Our experienced team can help with all aspects of residential conveyancing, including:

• Buying or selling: Whether it’s your first home or your forever home, we’ll handle the legal side.
• Freehold and leasehold: We’ll explain the differences and manage the legalities for either type of interest.
• Joint ownership advice: Setting up shared ownership correctly can save you hassle later.
• Loan agreements: We’ll ensure the terms are clear and protect your interests.
• First registrations: If your property isn’t yet registered, we’ll take care of it.
• Probate and matrimonial transfers: Handling property changes during significant life events.
• Lease extensions and enfranchisement: Extending a lease or buying the freehold? We’ve got you covered.

What’s the Conveyancing Process?

Here’s how we guide you through buying or selling your home:

1. Initial advice
   • We’ll listen to your needs, give tailored advice, and explain how things will work.
2. Drafting or reviewing contracts
   • Whether you’re buying or selling, we’ll ensure all documents are clear and serve your purposes.
3. Searches and checks
   • We’ll carry out searches (e.g., local authority, planning, or environmental) to spot any potential issues.
4. Raising or answering questions
   • We’ll ask the right questions or address any raised by the other side, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
5. Mortgage and title review
   • If you’re buying, we’ll review your mortgage offer and confirm you’re happy with the property’s legal title.
6. Agreeing completion details
   • Once everything’s in place, we’ll set a completion date that works for everyone.
7. Final steps
   • We’ll complete pre-completion checks, prepare financial statements, handle the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax, and register your ownership with the Land Registry.

Why Choose Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors?

We’re proud members of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, which means we meet the highest standards in legal service.

You can rely on us for:

• A fixed-fee service for most transactions. 
• Clear communication, so you’re always in the loop.
• A smooth process from start to finish, whether you’re buying, selling, or doing both.

For an estimate of your solicitors fees for buying, selling or remortgaging your property, use our instant quote tool.

Contact us today to see how Fitzhugh Gates can support you.

Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property, or doing both, Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors is here to help make the process as smooth as possible. Connect with us today.