Conveyancing

What is conveyancing and why does it matter?

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. In the UK, it begins once your offer has been accepted and continues through to completion, when you receive the keys and officially become the owner. The process involves a series of legal checks and steps designed to protect you as the buyer, including property searches, reviewing contracts, raising enquiries, and ensuring all legal and financial requirements are met before the purchase goes ahead.

Conveyancing is carried out by a qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer. As a buyer, your role is to formally instruct a conveyancer, provide identification and source-of-funds information, respond promptly to any questions raised, and ensure your mortgage offer (if applicable) is in place. While much of the legal work happens behind the scenes, clear communication and timely decisions from you can make a real difference to how smoothly the process progresses.

How Northwood helps you through the conveyancing process

At Northwood, we support buyers throughout the conveyancing journey, helping to keep everything moving and reducing unnecessary delays. We work closely with experienced, reputable solicitors who specialise in residential property transactions and can help you choose the right conveyancer for your purchase. Once instructed, we liaise with all parties involved — including your solicitor, the seller, and any mortgage advisers — to ensure everyone stays aligned and informed. Our goal is to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can move forward with confidence knowing you’re supported at every stage.