20th March 2026
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. The process comes with plenty of excitement, yet it can quickly feel overwhelming once legal terms like conveyancing, exchange of contracts, and completion start appearing.
A clear understanding of what conveyancing involves, and why it matters, can make the entire journey feel far more manageable. The right guidance helps you stay informed, confident, and protected from start to finish.
Gemma Beardmore, Residential Conveyancing Solicitor at Myers & Co, breaks down the legal essentials so you can move through your property transaction with clarity and peace of mind.
Conveyancing is the legal process that transfers ownership of a property from one person to another.
It begins as soon as your offer is accepted and continues through to completion, when the purchase or sale is finalised and your ownership is officially recorded with HM Land Registry.
Although the process involves a number of legal checks and documents, the purpose is simple:
to make sure the property can be legally sold, that no hidden issues exist, and that both your money and your future home are properly protected.
Many issues affecting a property’s value or suitability are not visible during a viewing. Problems such as:
can all create complications later on.
Your conveyancing solicitor’s role is to uncover these risks before you are legally committed. Without proper checks, you could face delays, unexpected costs or, in the worst‑case scenario, a failed transaction.
Conveyancing provides the reassurance that everything is legally sound before you move ahead.
Your solicitor manages every legal element of your sale or purchase. This includes:
Choosing a local firm like Myers & Co also means you benefit from clear communication, a friendly team and a strong understanding of regional property factors that can influence your transaction.
Although every move has its own specifics, most transactions follow these steps:
Once your offer is accepted, you appoint a conveyancing solicitor to act for you.
We check the legal documents to make sure the seller has the right to sell and that the title is sound.
Local authority, environmental and other searches are ordered to identify any issues that could affect the property.
If anything needs clarification, we raise enquiries with the seller’s solicitor.
Once all checks are complete and both parties agree to proceed, the transaction becomes legally binding.
Funds are transferred, keys are released and you officially take ownership.
We register your ownership with HM Land Registry so your name appears on the legal title.
Most transactions take 8–12 weeks, although timelines can vary depending on:
Good communication and early preparation—both things we prioritise at Myers & Co—can help keep your move progressing smoothly.
Whether you’re buying your first house, moving to somewhere new or selling a much‑loved family property, the right legal support makes all the difference.
With Myers & Co, you’ll receive:
Your property transaction doesn’t need to feel stressful. With experienced solicitors handling the legal work, your move can be straightforward and well‑managed from beginning to end.
To speak to our Residential Property team, call us now or make a quick enquiry online for expert guidance you can trust.
