This work covers buying and selling land or property in England and Wales where ownership may be shown on a register or may be unregistered. A solicitor handles the legal transfer, checks title, drafts and approves contracts, conducts searches (land charges, rights of way, restrictive covenants, planning matters), and arranges registration of the new owner at HM Land Registry. They coordinate with buyers, sellers, lenders, and other parties to ensure title is sound and the transaction proceeds to completion.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
A solicitor will oversee the conveyancing process, identify risks in the title, review or draft the contract of sale, help discharge the seller’s or buyer’s obligations, handle stamp duty land tax or land transaction taxes where applicable, and secure post-completion registration. They provide professional accountability, client funds handling, and rights of audience for any disputes arising during transfer.
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