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Plain English pieces on UK conveyancing, Stamp Duty, leasehold and the bits between offer accepted and keys in hand. Written by The Home Panel and our regulated panel firms.
New homeowners opening the front door on moving day.
Conveyancing

What Happens on Completion Day? A Straightforward Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Completion day explained plainly for buyers and sellers: fund transfer, keys, timing, and what to do if it runs late.

·8 min
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Two homeowners reviewing a property plan and ownership documents together.
Conveyancing

How To Transfer Property Ownership

Transferring property ownership in England and Wales requires a conveyancer to draft a TR1 form, calculate any Stamp Duty due, and register the change with HM Land Registry.

·8 min
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A homeowner completing digital paperwork with a tablet and stylus.
Conveyancing

Fast Conveyancing UK: How E-Signatures and Online ID Checks Speed Up Property Transactions

Fast conveyancing in the UK now relies on digital tools like e-signatures, online ID checks, and electronic SDLT filing. Here is how these tools shorten the average transaction by two to three weeks.

·8 min
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A buyer comparing itemised conveyancing quotations at a desk.
Conveyancing

How much does conveyancing cost in the UK in 2026?

A clear breakdown of conveyancing fees in the UK in 2026, including legal fees, disbursements, searches, and Stamp Duty. Real figures from regulated panel firms, with every extra listed.

·12 min
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A desk clock, legal file and quotation sheet in a solicitor's office.
Conveyancing

Fixed fee vs hourly conveyancing: which actually costs less?

Fixed fee conveyancing has overtaken hourly billing for most UK residential transactions. Here is why, what it should include, and how to spot a quote that grows after instruction.

·9 min
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An organised home-moving planner above a desk with a document folder.
Conveyancing

The 2026 conveyancing timeline: how long it really takes

UK conveyancing in 2026 typically takes 10 to 14 weeks from offer accepted to completion. Here is a realistic week by week breakdown, where delays creep in, and how to compress the timeline.

·11 min
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A Georgian-style professional office on a British high street.
Conveyancing

Local conveyancing solicitors near me: do you actually need one?

The case for a local conveyancing solicitor has weakened in 2026. Here is when proximity matters, when it does not, and what to look for in a regulated panel firm regardless of location.

·10 min
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A homebuyer checking her diary beside a sunny bay window.
Conveyancing

How long does conveyancing actually take?

Typical UK conveyancing takes 8 to 12 weeks from offer accepted to completion. Here's what happens in each week, and where delays tend to creep in.

·6 min
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Two legal professionals discussing a property file in an office.
Conveyancing

Conveyancer or solicitor? What’s the difference?

Both can handle a property transaction, but they're regulated differently and offer different levels of service. Here's what it means for you.

·4 min
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