Conveyancing guides
Plain-English answers to the specific – and sometimes unusual – questions people ask when buying or selling property in England and Wales.
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Conveyancing problems Buying a house on an unadopted road: what should I know?
If you're buying a house on an unadopted road, you should check who maintains the road, what costs you may face, and the implications for services…
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Unusual property searches What is a commons registration search and when is it needed?
A commons registration search helps identify if land is common land or village green, essential for buyers of properties near such areas to…
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Unusual property searches What is a radon search and should I worry about the result?
A radon search detects radioactive gas in homes. Elevated radon is usually easily managed. Learn what a radon search means for your property purchase.
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Unusual property searches Do I need a brine subsidence search when buying property in Cheshire?
A brine subsidence search is often recommended for properties in Cheshire to detect ground instability risks caused by historic salt extraction…
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Conveyancing problems Can I change solicitor halfway through conveyancing?
Unhappy with your conveyancer? You can usually switch mid-transaction. Find out how the file transfer works, what you may still pay and how to…
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Conveyancing problems Why is my conveyancing taking so long?
Feels like your move has stalled? These are the usual reasons conveyancing takes longer than expected, and what you can do to help get to exchange…
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Conveyancing problems Can I sell a house with missing building regulations certificates?
Missing building regulations sign-off is one of the most common issues in a house sale. Here are the options for sellers, and what usually satisfies…
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Specialist conveyancing Can I buy a house with a flying freehold?
A flying freehold can complicate a purchase, but it rarely makes a house unbuyable. Here is what it means, why lenders ask questions and what your…
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Specialist conveyancing Can I sell a house before probate is granted?
Selling a loved one's home before probate is granted? Here is what executors can do now, what has to wait for the grant, and how to keep buyers…
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Buying and selling What is the new TA6 property information form?
The Law Society's TA6 form has changed. Here is what the 6th edition asks sellers, what was removed and how it affects buyers and sellers in 2026.
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Conveyancing problems Can a seller pull out after exchange of contracts?
Exchange of contracts makes a property sale legally binding. Here is what happens if a seller tries to back out afterwards, and what you can usually…
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Buying and selling Can I exchange and complete on the same day?
Simultaneous exchange and completion can save time, but it removes a safety net. Here is when same-day completion works well and what to consider…