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what is sale conveyancing?
Sale conveyancing is the legal process of transferring your property from you to the buyer. At TBI Conveyancing, we take care of every legal requirement so your sale is completed correctly and without unnecessary delays.
Whether you’re selling a freehold or leasehold home, our team prepares all the necessary documents, deals with the buyer’s solicitor, and ensures the transfer is legally binding. We protect your interests from the day you instruct us until the moment your sale completes.
With TBI Conveyancing, you’ll always know where you stand and have a team making the whole process as smooth as possible for you.
Selling your home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to make the process smooth and stress‑free. Our friendly, experienced conveyancing solicitors handle every step, keeping your sale moving quickly and clearly. With fixed fees and nationwide service, you’ll know exactly what to expect from start to finish with TBI Conveyancing.
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The Standard Sale Conveyancing Process
When you choose TBI Conveyancing, we guide you through every step of your property sale. Our process is designed to keep your sale moving quickly, avoid unnecessary delays, and give you clear updates along the way.
1. Instruction & Paperwork
We start work as soon as you instruct us. We’ll:
- Confirm your details and check ID.
- Request your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
- Help you complete the TA6 / TA7 property information forms.
- Prepare the draft contract pack for the buyer's solicitor.
1. Instruction & Paperwork
We start work as soon as you instruct us. We’ll:
Confirm your details and check ID.
Request your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).Help you complete the TA6 / TA7 property information forms.Prepare the draft contract pack for the buyer’s solicitor.
2. Responding To Buyer Enquiries
The buyer’s solicitor will have questions about your property. We’ll:
- Answer all legal and property-related questions.
- Provide supporting documents, certificates, and guarantees where needed.
- Keep you informed of progress at each stage.
2. Responding To Buyer Enquiries
The buyer’s solicitor will have questions about your property. We’ll:
Answer all legal and property‑related questions.
Provide supporting documents, certificates, and guarantees where needed.
Keep you informed of progress at each stage.
3. Mortgage Redemption
If you have a mortgage, we’ll:
- Contact your lender to request a redemption statement.
- Confirm the amount needed to repay your mortgage.
- Make sure the mortgage is settled on completion.
3. Mortgage Redemption
If you have a mortgage, we’ll:
Contact your lender to request a redemption statement.
Confirm the amount needed to repay your mortgage.
Make sure the mortgage is settled on completion.
1. Instruction & Paperwork
We start work as soon as you instruct us. We’ll:
- Confirm your details and check ID.
- Request your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
- Help you complete the TA6 / TA7 property information forms.
- Prepare the draft contract pack for the buyer's solicitor.
2. Responding To Buyer Enquiries
The buyer’s solicitor will have questions about your property. We’ll:
- Answer all legal and property-related questions.
- Provide supporting documents, certificates, and guarantees where needed.
- Keep you informed of progress at each stage.
3. Mortgage Redemption
If you have a mortgage, we’ll:
- Contact your lender to request a redemption statement.
- Confirm the amount needed to repay your mortgage.
- Make sure the mortgage is settled on completion.
4. Exchange of Contracts
Once all enquiries are resolved, we’ll:
- Agree a completion date that works for you.
- Oversee the legal exchange of contracts to commit both parties.
- Make sure everything is in place for a smooth completion.
4. Exchange of Contracts
Once all enquiries are resolved, we’ll:
Agree a completion date that works for you.Oversee the legal exchange of contracts to commit both parties.
Make sure everything is in place for a smooth completion.
5. Completion
On the completion day, we’ll:
- Receive the purchase funds from the buyer's solicitor.
- Repay your mortgage in full (if applicable).
- Transfer ownership of your property to the buyer.
5. Completion
On the completion day, we’ll:
Receive the purchase funds from the buyer’s solicitor.
Repay your mortgage in full (if applicable).
Transfer ownership of your property to the buyer.
6. Post Completion
After completion, we’ll:
- Finalise all accounts and settle any remaining costs.
- Send you a clear final statement for your records.
6. Post Completion
After completion, we’ll:
Finalise all accounts and settle any remaining costs.
Send you a clear final statement for your records.
4. Exchange of Contracts
Once all enquiries are resolved, we’ll:
- Agree a completion date that works for you.
- Oversee the legal exchange of contracts to commit both parties.
- Make sure everything is in place for a smooth completion.
5. Completion
On the completion day, we’ll:
- Receive the purchase funds from the buyer's solicitor.
- Repay your mortgage in full (if applicable).
- Transfer ownership of your property to the buyer.
6. Post Completion
After completion, we’ll:
- Finalise all accounts and settle any remaining costs.
- Send you a clear final statement for your records.
How Long Does Sale Conveyancing Take?
The time it takes to sell a property can vary, but at TBI Conveyancing we do everything possible to keep your sale moving. We manage each stage proactively, chase responses quickly, and keep you informed so there are no surprises.
No Chain Sales
If there’s no property chain, most sales complete in 8–12 weeks from offer to completion. Our early preparation of paperwork, including the contract pack, often means we can work towards the shorter end of this timescale.
Chain Sales
In a chain, you’re dependent on other buyers and sellers. These sales often take 12–16 weeks or more. We monitor the whole chain closely, liaise with agents and solicitors, and take action to prevent unnecessary delays.
Factors that can delay a Sale
- Delays in returning forms or providing documents.
- The buyer’s mortgage taking longer than expected.
- Complicated leasehold arrangements.
get your free quote
Ready to get started? Request your free fixed‑fee conveyancing quote today. Call our friendly team or complete our quick online form, and we’ll be in touch within one working day to confirm your quote and next steps.
Fixed Fee & Transparent Pricing
When you sell your home with TBI Conveyancing, you’ll know exactly what your legal fees will be from the start. We work on a fixed‑fee basis, so there are no surprise costs later on.
What’s Included in Our Fixed Fee
Our fixed‑fee service covers all the essential legal work to complete your sale, including:
- Managing every stage of the conveyancing process.
- Liaising with your mortgage lender (if you have one).
- Preparing and sending the contract pack to the buyer’s solicitor.
- Handling all legal correspondence and property documents.
Disbursements
In addition to our fixed legal fee, there are some standard costs we pay to third parties on your behalf, known as disbursements. These may include:
- Land Registry fees — for providing official title documents.
- Bank transfer charges — for sending sale proceeds securely to your account.
We’ll explain every disbursement before you instruct us, so you know exactly what they are and why they’re needed.
Disbursements
In addition to our fixed legal fee, there are some standard costs we pay to third parties on your behalf, known as disbursements. These may include:
- Land Registry fees — for providing official title documents.
- Bank transfer charges — for sending sale proceeds securely to your account.
We’ll explain every disbursement before you instruct us, so you know exactly what they are and why they’re needed.
No Hidden Costs – With TBI Conveyancing, what we quote is what you pay. You’ll receive a clear, written breakdown of all costs before we begin. No extras. No unexpected charges. Just honest, upfront pricing and a service you can trust.
Why Choose Tilly Bailey & Irvine Conveyancing
Selling your home is a big step. You need a conveyancing team who will move things along, keep you updated, and protect your interests from start to finish. That’s exactly what you’ll get with TBI Conveyancing.
Fast, Efficient Sales
We don’t wait for things to happen — we make them happen. From day one, we prepare your paperwork, chase responses, and work proactively to keep your sale moving. This reduces delays and helps you complete sooner.
Experienced Solicitors
Our team has handled thousands of property sales across England and Wales. We know the process inside out and can anticipate issues before they become problems. You get the benefit of our experience at every stage.
Fast, Efficient Sales
We don’t wait for things to happen — we make them happen. From day one, we prepare your paperwork, chase responses, and work proactively to keep your sale moving. This reduces delays and helps you complete sooner.
Experienced Solicitors
Our team has handled thousands of property sales across England and Wales. We know the process inside out and can anticipate issues before they become problems. You get the benefit of our experience at every stage.
Fixed Fees
With us, you’ll always know where you stand. Our fixed‑fee service means no unexpected bills and no hidden extras. You can budget with confidence from the moment you instruct us.
Nationwide Service
We work with clients all over England and Wales, combining the efficiency of a national firm with the personal service you’d expect from a local solicitor. No matter where you are, we can help.
FAQs
Answers to Your sale Conveyancing Queries
We know selling your home can raise a lot of questions. Here are clear answers to some of the most common ones we hear from our clients.
Yes. In England and Wales, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer must handle the legal transfer of your property to the buyer. At TBI Conveyancing, we manage every step for you. From preparing the contract pack, to completing the sale. You’ll have peace of mind that every step of the process is handled by us, leaving you stress free.
Absolutely, and we recommend it. The sooner you instruct us, the sooner we can prepare your documents, order the necessary property information forms, and have your contract pack ready. This early start often means your sale progresses more quickly once you accept an offer.
Our fees are fixed, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll pay from the outset. Costs vary depending on whether your property is freehold or leasehold, but we’ll provide you with a clear, tailored quote before we start work. With TBI Conveyancing, there are no hidden extras — just honest, upfront pricing.
If your buyer withdraws before exchange, we’ll explain your options and help you prepare to relist or proceed with another buyer. The work we’ve already done will still be valid, so you won’t have to start from scratch when you find a new buyer.