Useful Information
The Conveyancing Process
The conveyancing process varies depending on whether you are buying, selling, remortgaging or requesting an equity transfer (or a mixture of transactions) for your property.
Our conveyancing guides below contain detailed information about the process for each transaction type:
Buying a House
Selling a House
Remortgage conveyancing for a property
Transfer of Equity
Land Registry Fees
Land registry fees are payable on most property transactions. You can find further information about current land registry fees on the Land Registry website.
Stamp Duty
Stamp duty is a tax that is payable on property purchases above a certain value. The stamp duty thresholds change from time to time. For current stamp duty rates and more information about stamp duty visit the HMLR stamp duty page or use the stamp duty calculator.
Choosing a conveyancer
There is an independent guide to choosing a conveyancer on the Guardian website.
Conveyancing Act 1881
Having trouble sleeping? Read all about the conveyancing act 1881!