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SB Lawyers: A firm with a straightforward approach to moving home
Moving house? Whether buying your first home, upsizing, downsizing, or selling a property, the legal process – known as conveyancing – can be daunting.
SB Lawyers' experienced residential conveyancing solicitors provide a seamless, stress-free experience.
We offer clear, straightforward advice and a proactive approach to ensure your transaction proceeds smoothly and efficiently.
What is residential conveyancing?
Residential conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership. It's a crucial step in buying and selling a house, involving legal checks and procedures to ensure a valid and secure transfer.
For Buyers: We handle everything from conducting local authority searches and reviewing title deeds to raising important enquiries with the seller's solicitor and managing the exchange of contracts and completion.
For Sellers: We'll prepare the contract of sale, respond efficiently to buyer enquiries, ensure a smooth transfer of the title, and manage the secure transfer of funds upon completion.
Having expert residential conveyancing solicitors like SB Lawyers on your side is vital to protect your investment and avoid potential legal complications such as:
- Issues with title deeds
- Problems revealed by local authority searches
- Complex contractual matters
These are just a few examples of potential legal issues during conveyancing. Our experienced solicitors are trained to identify and resolve these issues.
The conveyancing process
Buying a property: step-by-step
- 1Instruct SB Lawyers: Contact us for a no-obligation quote and to discuss your specific requirements.
- 2 Mortgage Offer (if applicable): Secure your mortgage offer from your lender. We can liaise with your mortgage broker or lender if needed.
- 3Searches and Enquiries: We conduct all necessary searches (local authority, water, environmental, etc.) and raise essential enquiries with the seller's solicitor to uncover any potential issues with the property.
- 4Review of Title and Contract: We thoroughly review the title deeds and contract of sale to ensure everything is in order and to protect your interests.
- 5Exchange of Contracts: Once all parties are satisfied, contracts are exchanged, making the purchase legally binding.
- 6Completion: The final stage is where ownership is transferred, and you receive the keys to your new home. We manage the transfer of funds and ensure all legal formalities are completed.
Selling a property: step-by-step
- 1Instruct SB Lawyers: Contact us to discuss your sale and receive a competitive quote.
- 2 Prepare Contract Pack: We prepare the contract of sale and gather all necessary documentation from you including the Property Information Forms and (if leasehold) obtain the Leasehold Management Pack.
- 3Respond to Buyer Enquiries: We efficiently handle all enquiries raised by the buyer's solicitor.
- 4Exchange of Contracts: Once all parties are satisfied, contracts are exchanged, making the sale legally binding.
- 5Completion: The final stage is where ownership is transferred to the buyer, and we manage the secure transfer of funds to you.
SB Lawyers Accredited with CQS
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing solicitors. To we awarded you must apply each year and maintain strict adherence to the CQS Scheme's criteria.
As a Residential Conveyancing Client of SB Lawyers you'll benefit from knowing we:
- have the expertise to deliver quality residential conveyancing advice;
- use standardised processes to manage and reduce risks; &
- educate you about what to expect when paying for conveyancing advice.
Why choose SB Lawyers as your residential conveyancing solicitors?
We combine decades of experience with a client-focused approach to deliver a stress-free and efficient conveyancing service. Here’s why you should choose us:
- Straight Forward, Straight Talking. We provide clear, straightforward, and no-nonsense legal advice, ensuring you understand every step of the conveyancing process.
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) Accredited. We are proud members of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), which demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest standards of conveyancing practice.
- Transparent Conveyancing Quote We offer competitive fixed fees for most standard transactions, so you know exactly what you'll pay from the outset. No hidden costs or surprises
- SRA Regulated. As a firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), you can have complete confidence in our professional conduct and ethical standards.
- Extensive Local Knowledge. We possess in-depth knowledge of the local property market in the South Wales area, which can be invaluable.
- Client-Centric Approach. We put your needs first. Our dedicated team provides personalised support and clear communication throughout the process, keeping you informed every step.
Residential Conveyancing Solicitor Costs
At SB Lawyers, we believe in transparent pricing and don't hide away from telling you what they are. We list all our conveyancing fees online here - Transparent Legal Fees.
Our purchase fees typically include:
- All legal work related to a standard purchase, including reviewing the title deeds, conducting necessary searches (local authority, environmental, drainage, etc.), raising enquiries with the seller's solicitor, and managing the exchange of contracts and completion.
- Arranging and checking search results
- Dealing with mortgage lenders
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) advice and submission
Additional Conveyancing Costs
In addition to our legal fees, you will also need to factor in disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties, such as:
- Land Registry fees (for registering the change of ownership).
- Search fees (for local authority, water, and environmental searches).
- Stamp Duty Land Tax.
- Online ID check.
- Priority and Bankruptcy searches.
- Lawyer Checker (If required).
- Mortgage Portal Costs.
We'll provide a clear and comprehensive breakdown of all costs in your personalised quote, so there are no surprises. Contact us today to discuss your purchase and receive a detailed estimate of our solicitor costs for buying a house. Get a conveyancing quote now:
Our sale conveyancing fees typically include:
- Preparing the draft contract pack, including property information forms and title documents.
- Responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor.
- Dealing with the redemption of an existing mortgage (additional charges attract additional fees).
- Transferring the title to the buyer and dealing with the estate agents.
- Arranging the transfer of sale proceeds.
You will also need to factor in disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties, such as:
- Online ID check.
- Office copies.
- (if leasehold) Leasehold Management Pack
Contact us today to discuss your sale and receive a clear, no-obligation quote detailing our solicitor costs for selling a house.
A transfer of equity involves changing the legal ownership of a property, often between family members (e.g., adding or removing a spouse or partner from the title).
This process requires careful legal handling to protect all parties' interests. SB Lawyers can assist with all aspects of a transfer of equity, including:
- Preparing the transfer deed and other necessary legal documentation.
- Completing any Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Form.
- Dealing with any existing mortgage lender and obtaining their consent for the transfer.
- Registering the transfer with the Land Registry to ensure the change of ownership is legally recorded.
If you're considering a transfer of equity, contact us for expert legal advice and a clear, no-obligation quote.
Help to Buy Wales Scheme
We have plenty of experience with Help to Buy property transactions. Get in touch if you want to buy, transfer, sell, or repay the loan on a Help to Buy property.
John Allison
Head of Residential Property John is the Managing Director of SB Lawyers and heads up the large Conveyancing Department, which services residential clients throughout England and Wales. Since qualifying in 1996, he has successfully handled thousands of client home moves, remortgages, transfers, and various other property matters, delivering his no-nonsense conveyancing approach.
Contact John today to discuss your transaction. He will provide a straightforward approach to achieving your goal and a competitive quote with no obligation.
