Conveyancing Services

Selling a Property

Navigating your property sale with expert legal guidance.

Your conveyancing journey

Our Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Property

Selling a property involves complex legalities, and having the right solicitor can make all the difference. At Capital Property Lawyers, we handle every legal detail efficiently, keeping you updated at every step to ensure a smooth and stress-free sale.

Unlike many firms where communication is slow and frustrating, our dedicated solicitors take pride in keeping you informed. You'll never have to chase us for updates—we'll always be one step ahead.

Instruct Us as Your Conveyancing Solicitor

Once you decide to sell, instructing a solicitor early can save weeks. We'll request your title deeds and begin preparing the legal documentation straight away.

Preparing the Contract Pack

We prepare the contract pack, including the draft contract, property information forms, and title documents. This contains all the legal information a buyer's solicitor will need.

Responding to Buyer's Enquiries

Once a buyer is found, their solicitor will raise questions about the property. We handle these enquiries promptly, ensuring no unnecessary delays.

Negotiating & Agreeing Terms

We negotiate the finer details of the contract, including fixtures and fittings, completion dates, and any special conditions.

Exchange of Contracts

Once both parties are satisfied, contracts are exchanged. At this point, the sale is legally binding, and a completion date is confirmed.

Completion & Handover

On completion day, the buyer's funds are transferred, and you hand over the keys. We ensure all financial matters, including mortgage redemption, are settled.

How to Speed Up Your Property Sale

Instruct a Solicitor Early – Don't wait until you've accepted an offer. Starting the legal process early can shave weeks off the timeline.
Have Your Documents Ready – Providing ID, property deeds, and any relevant planning or building regulations documents early can prevent delays.
Complete Property Information Forms Promptly – The sooner your forms are submitted, the sooner we can prepare the contract pack.
Respond Quickly to Enquiries – Buyer solicitors will raise questions—answering them quickly keeps things moving.
Keep Communication Open – We'll always keep you updated, but staying responsive to emails and calls helps too.

Frequently Asked Questions

On average, the conveyancing process takes 8-12 weeks, but this can vary depending on chain lengths and buyer readiness.

Yes, an EPC is a legal requirement when selling a property. You should arrange one before listing your home for sale.

Typical costs include solicitor's fees, estate agent fees, EPC costs, and any mortgage redemption fees. We provide a clear breakdown of our costs upfront.

Yes, we handle the redemption of your mortgage as part of the sale process. Any outstanding balance is paid from the sale proceeds.

Before exchange of contracts, either party can withdraw without penalty. After exchange, the buyer would forfeit their deposit.