Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership and starts after an offer has been made and accepted for a property.

Most people hire a solicitor to undertake the legal side (conveyancing) of as this can be a time-consuming and risky business if you lack the necessary expertise.

DIY conveyancing is possible if you have the time to manage the large amounts of paperwork involved and you understand the legal terminology. However we would advise anyone to think carefully before undertaking DIY conveyancing as it is a complex and time-consuming business and ultimately likely to be one of the most expensive transactions you will ever make.

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If you are considering DIY conveyancing, please bare in mind the following:

• Mortgage lenders may insist on you employing a solicitor to protect their interests
• The other people involved in the chain may not be happy with you doing your own conveyancing
• There is a higher risk of things going seriously wrong

In certain circumstances, DIY conveyancing is particularly inadvisable:

• If the property is a leasehold
• Is the property is a new build
• If the property is unregistered

If you have any questions or are seeking a low cost alternative to DIY conveyancing please email us or call us on 01707 640990.

Q&A Law Conveyancing is a specialist online conveyancing service.