22nd August 2025
Selling your property is a major financial milestone and one that can feel overwhelming without the right legal support.
At Myers & Co, we help homeowners across Staffordshire and beyond navigate the process with confidence, clarity, and care.
Rachel Silvester, Director and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Myers & Co, breaks down the five key legal stages of selling your home, so you know what to expect and how to stay in control.
Before you accept an offer, get your solicitor on board.
This allows us to prepare the legal groundwork so you’re ready to move quickly when a buyer is found. At this stage, you’ll need to:
Top tip: The earlier you instruct us, the smoother the process will be later on.
Once you’ve accepted an offer, we will:
If your property is leasehold, we’ll also help you complete the TA7 form and gather lease-related documents.
Meanwhile, the buyer’s solicitor will begin their checks, including local authority searches and environmental reports.
The buyer’s solicitor may raise questions about:
We’ll guide you through these enquiries and help you respond promptly. Delays often happen here, so having documents ready can make a big difference.
Once all enquiries are resolved and the buyer’s mortgage is confirmed:
From this point, the sale is legally binding. Pulling out could result in financial penalties.
Completion Day is when the sale is finalised and the keys are handed over.
We will:
After completion, we’ll handle the final legal steps for the buyer, such as registering the new ownership with HM Land Registry.
For you, once the mortgage is cleared and funds are transferred, the legal process is complete.
At Myers & Co, we know that selling your home isn’t just a transaction—it’s a life event. Our experienced property solicitors offer:
We’ve supported thousands of homeowners across Staffordshire with smooth, stress-free property sales.
For further information about how we can help with your next property purchase, please contact Rachel Silvester Head of the Residential Conveyancing team on 01782 525016 or email rachel.silvester@myerssolicitors.co.uk. Myers & Co has offices in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
