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For us, conveyancing isn't just about the legal paperwork. It's about helping people across Staffordshire start the next chapter of their lives with confidence.
Whether you're buying your first property, moving up the ladder, or downsizing to something that better suits where you are in life, our experienced team is here to make the process smooth and straightforward. From the moment you instruct us, we'll explain each stage in plain English, avoiding the legal jargon that so often causes confusion. We work proactively to keep your transaction moving, and you'll always have a dedicated expert by your side from start to finish.
If you've already arranged your mortgage through My Simple Mortgage, getting started with My Simple Law is even more straightforward. Your mortgage and your conveyancing, handled by one trusted team.
What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal work carried out when a property is bought or sold. If you're a first-time buyer, you've probably already heard the term but may not be entirely sure what it involves. Put simply, it covers everything that needs to happen legally before a property changes hands.
From a buyer's perspective, the process involves three main stages:
The pre-contract stage
This covers all the work done before contracts are exchanged. The seller sends a contract package containing a draft contract, evidence of their legal ownership, and the results of their pre-contract property searches. Our job is to check these documents thoroughly and raise any queries about the searches. Once your mortgage offer is confirmed and we're satisfied with the search results, the draft contract is returned to the seller and you move towards exchange.
The post-contract stage
We send the draft purchase deed to the seller's solicitor. Once both sides have approved and signed it, we obtain the mortgage funds from your lender. Meanwhile, the seller's solicitor confirms the exact amount needed to discharge their existing mortgage. Your funds are transferred to the seller's solicitor, and the title deeds are sent to us.
The post-completion stage
After the seller's solicitor confirms their mortgage has been discharged, we pay your Stamp Duty Land Tax on your behalf and apply to HM Land Registry to register you as the legal owner of the property.
After that, the only thing left for us to do is hand things over to you. The keys, the boxes, and the plans for making it home — those are all yours.
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor handles every legal aspect of buying or selling a property. That includes:
• Reviewing contracts and title deeds on your behalf
• Carrying out property searches with local authorities and other relevant bodies
• Managing payments, deposits, and mortgage funds
• Liaising with the seller's solicitor throughout the transaction
• Exchanging contracts and completing the purchase
Using a professional conveyancing solicitor means the transaction is handled correctly, securely, and with your interests protected at every stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does conveyancing take?
On average, the conveyancing process takes between 8 and 12 weeks from your offer being accepted to completion. The exact timescale depends on whether you are buying, selling, or both, and whether a chain is involved. Working with experienced conveyancing solicitors helps keep things on track and reduces the risk of unnecessary delays.
What can delay conveyancing?
There are several factors that can slow things down, including: Delays in receiving search results from local authorities Issues with title deeds or missing documentation Mortgage approval delays from lenders Complications in the property chain, where one delay can affect multiple transactions Survey results that lead to renegotiation Choosing a proactive solicitor and responding promptly to any requests for information can make a real difference.
What are property searches?
Searches are carried out during the conveyancing process to gather important information about the property. The main searches are: Local search — this involves contacting the council to find out about any future plans that could affect the value of the property, such as a nearby development or new road Environmental search — this checks that the land the property is built on is not contaminated Water and drainage search — this confirms the property has mains water and a working drainage system
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My Simple Law is a trading style of Talbots Law. At Talbots, we like to keep things simple but there are times when even we have to observe certain legal niceties. For your information, we’re authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (no. 596234). And our trading name is Talbots Law Limited, company number 8058015, registered office is Ground Floor Unit, 7 Waterfront Business Park, Waterfront Way, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LX.