12 Weeks
Average Case Completion
While residential conveyancing in England and Wales typically takes up to 16 weeks, our proactive case management and seamless coordination with all parties can help you complete faster.
4.9 Stars
Ranked Highly
Smart Legal is recognised for exceptional communication, reliability, and consistently high quality conveyancing across even the most complex cases.
£1M+
Complex Conveyancing
We can handle complex, high‑value residential conveyancing — including Building Safety Act, resolving title defects, complex leases, transactions involving foreign buyers and sellers of UK property, and other technical property issues.
“I spent more time this time round reading reviews/feedback...Smart Legal… have been absolutely superb. Everything you want in a solicitor during a stressful process. Aisha in particular has been beyond excellent...For anyone sitting on the fence - go with Smart Legal.”
Craig
“I spent more time this time round reading reviews/feedback...Smart Legal… have been absolutely superb. Everything you want in a solicitor during a stressful process. Aisha in particular has been beyond excellent...For anyone sitting on the fence - go with Smart Legal.”
Jay A
“As first-time buyers we were so anxious, but Daisy and Heshini made the entire process so easy to follow. They were informative, transparent, hard working… Daisy or Heshini would always pick up the phone...If you choose Smart Legal, you will not regret it.”
Ereza D
Residential Conveyancing
Personalised Residential Conveyancing
Buying a Property
We handle the entire legal process from reviewing contracts and conducting searches to exchanging contracts and registering ownership, ensuring your purchase progresses smoothly and securely.
Selling a Property
We manage contract preparation, respond to buyer enquiries, coordinate with estate agents and lenders, and oversee exchange and completion to ensure a timely, structured sale.
Buying and Selling
We coordinate both transactions simultaneously, aligning timelines and managing communication among all parties to minimise delays and ensure a seamless transition from one property to another.
Remortgaging
We liaise with your new lender, review mortgage conditions, handle title requirements, and complete registration efficiently so you can switch or refinance with minimal disruption.
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Residential Conveyancing
Your Move Matters. Let’s Get It Right Together. Call us or use our quote generator for a free, personalised quote and discover why agents, brokers, and clients consistently recommend Smart Legal. Make your move with London’s award-winning residential conveyancing specialists.
Contact Us
Conveyancing can feel daunting – we’re here to help. If you have any questions, speak to our Partnership Relations Director for free. They’ll answer your concerns and, if you like, prepare a clear fixed-fee quote. If Smart Legal feels right for you, click Accept Estimate on your quote to get started.
Residential Conveyancing
Your Move Matters. Let’s Get It Right Together. Call us or use our quote generator for a free, personalised quote and discover why agents, brokers, and clients consistently recommend Smart Legal. Make your move with London’s award-winning residential conveyancing specialists.
Contact Us
Conveyancing can feel daunting – we’re here to help. If you have any questions, speak to our Partnership Relations Director for free. They’ll answer your concerns and, if you like, prepare a clear fixed-fee quote. If Smart Legal feels right for you, click Accept Estimate on your quote to get started.
Buyer and Seller Guides
Your Step-by-Step Property Conveyancing Guides
01
Seller accepts your property purchase offer
Offer accepted, marking the official start of your buying journey and legal process.
02
Appoint smart legal to represent your purchase
Choose us early so we can begin legal preparation and avoid unnecessary delays later.
03
Provide identification and pay for property searches
Submit your ID documents and make payments required to initiate essential property searches.
04
We review contracts, searches and property details
We handle legal checks, review documents, and raise enquiries to protect your interests.
05
Receive mortgage offer from your chosen lender
Your lender confirms financing, allowing you to proceed confidently with the purchase process.
06
Review all legal reports and property documents carefully
Examine search results, mortgage offer, title documents, property information forms completed by the seller, a draft financial statement,contract, transfer deed and other documents to sign.
07
Sign and return all required legal documents promptly
Return signed paperwork to keep the transaction progressing smoothly without delays.
08
Transfer deposit to us
Send deposit securely while we coordinate exchange and completion dates with all parties.
09
Arrange building insurance effective from exchange date
Ensure your property is insured from exchange to protect against any unforeseen risks.
10
Contracts are exchanged creating legal commitment between parties
Deposit is transferred and agreement becomes legally binding with financial obligations involved.
11
Arrange removals and prepare for moving day logistics
Organise transport, packing, and timing to ensure a smooth and stress-free moving experience.
12
We request mortgage funds for completion from lender
We coordinate with your lender to receive funds in time for completion.
13
We transfer remaining purchase funds to seller’s lawyer
Final balance is transferred securely to complete the financial transaction.
14
Collect keys and move into your new home
Once funds are received, collect keys and officially take ownership of your property.
01
Accept buyer’s offer and begin sale process
You accept the offer and begin the legal process of selling your property.
02
Appoint smart legal early for faster transaction progress
Starting early allows legal preparation, helping reduce delays once a buyer is secured.
03
Provide identification and proof of property ownership documents
Submit documents verifying ownership, including statements or title documents, to proceed legally.
04
Complete and return property forms and required documents
Fill, sign, and return all forms so we can begin legal work efficiently.
05
Relax while we share contracts and property details with buyer’s lawyer
We prepare and send legal documents while handling leasehold requirements if applicable.
06
We respond to buyer lawyer enquiries and issues raised
We address all legal questions and resolve issues to keep the process moving forward.
07
Sign final legal documents and return to us promptly
Once agreed, sign and return documents to prepare for exchange.
08
Confirm exchange and completion dates with all parties
We coordinate with all sides to finalise suitable dates for completion.
09
Contracts exchanged creating legally binding sale agreement
Buyer deposit is received and agreement becomes legally binding with obligations in place.
10
Request mortgage redemption statement and prepare completion statement
We calculate outstanding mortgage and final financial breakdown before completion.
11
Arrange removals and prepare to vacate property
Organise your move and ensure everything is ready before completion day.
12
Complete final checks and handover property on completion day
Take meter readings, cancel services, and hand over keys to the estate agent.
13
Receive remaining funds and complete property sale successfully
Funds are transferred, sale is completed, and ownership officially passes to the buyer.
Conveyancing for First-Time Buyers
Your First Property Move, Properly Guided and Managed
Around half of our purchase clients are first-time buyers, so we understand the questions, concerns and uncertainty that can come with your first move. We’ll guide you through each stage in plain English, with clear timelines and expectations from the outset.
Around half of our purchase clients are first-time buyers, so we understand the questions, concerns and uncertainty that can come with your first move. We’ll guide you through each stage in plain English, with clear timelines and expectations from the outset.
Our Lenders
Approved Across All Major UK Lenders
If you’re buying with a mortgage, your conveyancer must be on your lender’s panel in order to represent the bank. Smart Legal is on the panels of the UK’s leading mortgage lenders, and many more, so we can act for you and liaise directly with your bank throughout the transaction.
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Find out if we’re on your lender’s panel or give us a call.
Accord Mortgages
Aldermore Bank
Atom Bank
Bank of Ireland
Bank of Scotland (Part of Lloyds)
Barclays Bank
Barclays Wealth
Barclays International
Family Building Society
Birmingham Midshires (Part of Lloyds)
Bluestone Mortgages
Braehead Finance
Britannia
Buckinghamshire Building Society
Chelsea Building Society (Trading name of
Yorkshire BS)
Cheltenham and Gloucester
Clydesdale
Co-operative
Coventry Building Society
Cynergy bank
Danske Bank UK
Darlington Building Society
Digital Mortgages(Atom Bank)
Dudley Building Society
Family Building Society
First Direct (part of HSBC)
Fleet Mortgages
Generation Home
Godiva
Halifax (part of Lloyds)
Hampshire Trust Bank
Hanley Economic Building Society
Hinckley and Rugby Building Society
HSBC
Ing Direct
Ipswich Building Society
Interbay
Kent Reliance
Leeds
Leek United Building Society
Livermore Capital
Lloyds
M&S Bank
Masthaven Bank
Marsden Building Society
Melton Mowbray Building Society
Metro Bank
Monmouthshire Building Society
MT Finance
National Counties Building Society
Nationwide
Natwest
Newcastle Building Society
Nottingham Building Society
Pepper Money
Platform
Post Office
Precise Mortgages
Principality Building Society
Raw Mortgage Company One Ltd
Reliance Mortgages
Reliance Bank Ltd
RBS
Saffron Building Society
Sainsburys Mortgages
Santander
Scottish Widows
Scottish Building Society
Skipton Building Society
Stafford Railway Building Society
Suffolk Building Society
Teachers Building Society
Tesco Bank
The Mortgage Lender
The Mortgage Works
Tipton and Coseley Building Society
Together Finance
TSB
Virgin Mortgages
Woolwich / Barclays
West Bromwich Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society