This work covers how a solicitor helps people buy or sell homes, working with estate agents to move property transactions forward. A solicitor drafts and reviews contracts, conducts searches, handles title checks, and coordinates with lenders, surveyors and local authorities to complete the conveyancing process in England. They also register the transfer at the Land Registry, explain risks in leases or boundaries, and manage the exchange of missives and completion steps to finalise ownership.
Where a solicitor protects your position
Key deadlines and irreversible steps include contract exchange, completion and registration of title. A solicitor protects your position by ensuring compliant deeds, accurate title information, registration with the Land Registry and handling any statutory checks, lender requirements, and post-completion formalities.