Residential Conveyancing
Buying, selling or remortgaging property should feel controlled, not chaotic. We guide clients through each stage with clear updates, careful checks and practical advice.
We assist with freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and property-related formalities. Our role is to protect your position, identify issues early and keep the transaction moving.
Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property, dealing with a leasehold flat or refinancing, we explain the legal steps clearly and keep you informed from instruction to completion.
What we cover
- Freehold and leasehold purchases
- Freehold and leasehold sales
- Remortgages and transfers of equity
- New-build purchases and developer paperwork
- Shared ownership and Help to Buy-related transactions
- Title checks, searches and enquiries
- Lease review, service charge and ground rent checks
- Mortgage lender requirements and reporting
- Exchange, completion and post-completion registration
How we work
We start by reviewing the contract pack, title documents and initial information provided by the seller’s solicitors. We then identify any legal issues, raise enquiries and explain what is needed before you commit to exchange.
For leasehold property, we check the lease, service charge position, ground rent, management information, restrictions, building insurance and landlord or managing agent requirements.
We coordinate with estate agents, lenders and the other side where appropriate. Our aim is to keep the process clear, avoid unnecessary delays and make sure you understand any legal risks before completion.
Indicative fees
Residential conveyancing is commonly quoted on a fixed-fee basis. Typical legal fees may vary depending on whether the property is freehold or leasehold, the value of the transaction, lender requirements and whether the matter is urgent or complex. Disbursements such as searches, Land Registry fees, bank transfer fees, landlord fees and Stamp Duty Land Tax are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Leasehold property usually requires extra checks. We need to review the lease, management pack, service charges, ground rent, building insurance, landlord notices and any restrictions affecting the property.
Search fees are usually paid early because they are third-party costs needed before full legal advice can be provided. Searches may include local authority, drainage, environmental and other property-specific checks.
Usually, yes, where the firm is on the lender’s panel. If the firm is not on the lender’s panel, the lender may require separate representation, which can increase costs and timescales.
Common delays include mortgage offers, search results, missing documents, leasehold management packs, unanswered enquiries, property chains, landlord consents and issues discovered in the title.
Buying, selling or remortgaging?
Speak to Mangrio Zafar Solicitors before you move forward. We will explain the process, likely costs and documents required for your transaction.
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