The administrative and legal documentation which has to be produced in order to officially move the ownership of a property from one party to another. It usually begins once the offer has been made or accepted, and is necessary when a property is being sold, but must also be done if remortgaging moves to a new lender or broker.
Although this description makes conveyancing sound relatively straightforward, due to the legalise involved it can be very complex and confusing, and so there is always the worry that a mistake could be made if conveyanicng isn’t done by a professional. Similarly there is also the issue of time, as compiling the relevant conveyancing documents can be a laborious process, and so this definitely needs to be considered if you are planning to undertake your own conveyancing.
Additionally there are some instances where it is definitely not viable to do your own conveyancing, such as if the property in question is not a house, when the sellers are in the process of divorce, or if the property is not a freehold. So if the property you are selling or buying falls under any of these categories then you will not be able to do your own conveyancing.
Another issue with DIY conveyancing is that some lenders and mortgage providers insist that the conveyancing is done by a professional, so before you embark on purchasing a property check what your lenders requirements are.
If after consideration, you decide the using a professional is a safer option then you have two options: using a solicitor or using a licensed surveyor. The estate agent looking after the sale will probably have a list of professionals who they would recommend, so you may find that one of these gives a good quote and you go with them, although you are not obligated to do so.
If you need conveyancing in Chester then look no further than Oliver & Co, who are a leading conveyancing solicitor Cheshire.