Selling a House Solicitors

How We Help You Sell

Our conveyancing team handles all legal and administrative work required when selling a home. We liaise with estate agents, buyers’ solicitors and mortgage lenders to keep things moving, protect your position, and make sure you meet your legal obligations. We also advise on redeeming mortgages, responding to enquiries, and resolving title issues to prevent delays.

As a full-service law firm, we offer more than just conveyancing. We can also draw on in-house expertise in tax, trusts, family law and litigation—so if complications arise, you’ll have access to a team that can provide joined-up advice quickly and efficiently.

What to Expect When Selling Your Home

Every property sale is different, but the legal process typically follows these stages:

Initial Instructions

Once you get in touch, we’ll provide you with a tailored quote and send you a welcome pack to collect the key details about your sale. After you return the signed paperwork, we’ll officially open your file and let your estate agent and the buyer’s solicitor know that we’re acting for you.

Drafting and Issuing Contracts

We’ll prepare and send the draft contract pack to the buyer’s solicitor, along with the property’s title documents. If the property is leasehold, we’ll also request a leasehold information pack from the freeholder or managing agent. This stage involves responding to the buyer’s pre-contract enquiries and, where necessary, requesting input from you or third parties. If there’s an existing mortgage, we’ll obtain an initial redemption figure so we can confirm the amount that needs to be repaid on completion.

Exchange of Contracts

Once both parties are satisfied with the documentation and enquiries have been resolved, we’ll agree a completion date and exchange contracts. From this point, the sale is legally binding.

Completion

On the agreed date, the buyer’s solicitor transfers the purchase funds to us. We confirm receipt, notify the estate agent that the keys can be released, and send confirmation to you. We then repay any mortgages, settle estate agent fees and legal costs, and transfer the remaining sale proceeds to you.

After Completion

Once completion has taken place, we send the original signed documents to the buyer’s solicitor and confirm that the sale is finalised. Your file is then closed, and any remaining documents or deeds are returned to you as needed.

Leasehold Sales

If you’re selling a leasehold property, there are additional considerations. We’ll check that service charges and ground rent are up to date, and liaise with the managing agent to ensure all the required documentation is passed to the buyer’s solicitor. We’ll also keep you informed of any fees payable and manage the extra administration that often comes with leasehold sales.

Property Chains

If your sale is linked to a purchase, timing and communication are key. Our team understands how to manage transactions in a chain to keep everything aligned and minimise disruption. We’ll coordinate with other solicitors, agents, and lenders to make sure your move stays on track.

Transparent Costs and Fixed Fees

We know that budgeting for legal costs can be a concern when selling your home. That’s why we offer fixed-fee conveyancing, with no hidden extras. Our quotes are based on your property’s value and complexity, and we’ll always explain our fees clearly from the start.

You can also use our online Conveyancing Fees Calculator to get a quick quote for your sale based on the specifics of your property.

We understand how important it is to feel informed and in control during your sale. We’ll keep you updated at every key stage and are always available to answer your questions—whether by phone, email, or face-to-face.

Why Choose Slater Heelis?

With decades of conveyancing experience, a practical approach, and a commitment to keeping your move moving, our team is trusted by clients across the UK. We combine personal service with technical expertise, offering peace of mind that your sale is in safe hands.

Whether your transaction is simple or complex, standalone or part of a wider property move, we’re here to help.