Affordable Conveyancing publishes guides to help people understand conveyancing in England and Wales. We want them to be accurate, clear and useful. This page explains how we produce them.
Not legal advice
Our guides are general information. They are not legal advice and don't create a solicitor-client or conveyancer-client relationship. Property law depends on the facts, so always ask your own conveyancer about your transaction. We are a quote and introduction service, not a law firm; see about Affordable Conveyancing for more.
How we research
We start with the questions people actually ask during a move, particularly the less common ones. We then research each topic using primary and authoritative sources wherever possible, including:
- GOV.UK guidance, including HM Land Registry and HM Revenue & Customs
- Welsh Government and Welsh Revenue Authority guidance for Wales
- regulators such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
- the Law Society and other professional bodies
- specialist public bodies, such as the Mining Remediation Authority and UKradon
- the Legal Ombudsman and the Information Commissioner's Office
We link to key sources so you can check them yourself.
Time-sensitive facts
Tax thresholds, government fees, forms and legislation change. We verify time-sensitive points before publishing and, where we quote an official figure, we say when it was correct and link to the source. If we can't verify a figure, we describe the position in general terms instead.
How we write
We write in plain English and explain what something means, what usually happens and when to get advice. We avoid exaggerated claims. We don't publish invented statistics, testimonials or case studies.
AI-assisted drafting
Some of our content is drafted with the help of AI writing tools. Every page is reviewed and checked by a person before it is published, including links and time-sensitive facts. AI tools are not used to give advice on individual transactions.
Review and updates
We review guides when we become aware of a relevant change in law, practice or official fees, and periodically otherwise. Significant updates are reflected in the page's date.
Independence and referral fees
Our guides are written to inform, not to sell a particular firm. We may receive a fee from the conveyancer we introduce you to. If so, it will be disclosed to you in writing before you instruct them, and it does not change the quote you're given.
How we can help
Browse our conveyancing guides, or ask for a fixed-fee quote from a regulated conveyancer.
