Conveyancing - Property Buying & Selling in the UK
Specialist Legal Support for Residential and Commercial Property Transactions
At Axis Solicitors, our expert team delivers clear, reliable legal advice for residential and commercial property deals across the UK. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or handling a commercial acquisition, we offer tailored conveyancing services to meet your needs.
Our Property Buying & Selling Services
1. Residential Property Conveyancing
We handle all legal aspects of buying or selling a house, flat, or leasehold property.
Our services include:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Conducting local authority, environmental, and drainage searches
- Dealing with the Land Registry
- Managing fund transfers and buyer/seller correspondence
- Handling Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) submissions
Whether you’re moving home or buying to invest, we guide you through the process from start to finish.
2. Commercial Property Conveyancing
For entrepreneurs, landlords, and corporate investors dealing with retail units, office spaces, warehouses, or mixed-use properties.
We advise on:
- Sale and purchase of commercial premises
- Lease negotiation and renewal
- Planning, zoning, and change of use regulations
- SDLT, VAT, and capital allowance implications
- Title review and access rights
We deliver commercially focused solutions that align with your business objectives.
3. Leasehold Conveyancing
Buying or selling a leasehold property—typically a flat—requires specialist knowledge.
Our solicitors manage:
- Review of lease terms
- Ground rent and service charge liabilities
- Leasehold enfranchisement or extensions
- Communication with managing agents and freeholders
We protect you from unfavorable terms and unexpected costs hidden within lease documents.
4. Remortgaging Conveyancing
Switching mortgage lenders or adjusting your mortgage terms? We handle the legal process with minimal disruption.
Our services include:
- Reviewing lender requirements and offers
- Liaising with your new and existing mortgage providers
- Discharging existing mortgages and registering new charges
- Managing timing to avoid penalties or breakage fees
5. Transfer of Equity
We manage ownership changes without a sale—often due to divorce, gifting, inheritance, or financial restructuring.
We assist with:
- Drafting and filing transfer documents
- Managing Stamp Duty implications
- Liaising with mortgage lenders (if applicable)
- Registering changes at HM Land Registry
6. New Build Conveyancing
Buying a newly built or off-plan property requires extra due diligence and legal care.
We review and manage:
- Planning permission and building regulations compliance
- Developer contracts and reservation terms
- Warranty provisions (NHBC, Premier, LABC)
- Tight completion timelines enforced by developers
7. Auction Conveyancing
When buying or selling property at auction, speed and legal certainty are crucial.
We provide:
- Pre-auction legal pack reviews (title, searches, leases)
- Advice on auction terms and risks
- Rapid completion support (28-day deadline)
- Bridging finance guidance and lender liaison
8. Buy-to-Let Property Conveyancing
For landlords and investors entering the residential lettings market.
We cover:
- Reviewing mortgage conditions for letting
- Ensuring local authority licensing and compliance
- Advice on tenancy agreements and landlord obligations
- HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) considerations
Private Sales, Off-Market Purchases & Bridging Finance
For landlords and investors entering the residential lettings market.
We cover:
- Reviewing mortgage conditions for letting
- Ensuring local authority licensing and compliance
- Advice on tenancy agreements and landlord obligations
- HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) considerations
Detained in the UK?
Our team is here to provide you with the support, assistance, and solutions you need to navigate the process.
Why Choose Us?
- Decades of specialist experience in property law across residential and commercial sectors
- Transparent and fixed-fee pricing with no hidden charges
- Fast response times and direct communication with your solicitor
- Excellent reviews and high client satisfaction ratings
- Seamless coordination with estate agents, lenders, and surveyors
Call us now on
0800 048 7573
Speak to a Property Solicitor Today
Whether you are buying, selling, investing, or transferring a property, our expert solicitors are ready to assist. We simplify the legal process while protecting your interests at every stage.
Related Services
Bridging Loan Legal Advice
Landlord & Tenant Legal Support
Joint Ownership & Co-Ownership Agreements
Lease Extensions & Enfranchisement
Commercial Lease Negotiations
Frequently Asked Questions
A property solicitor handles all legal aspects of the transaction, including contract drafting, conducting property searches, managing deposits and funds, liaising with lenders, dealing with the Land Registry, and ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met before completion.
A freehold means you own the property and the land it sits on. A leasehold means you own the property for a set number of years, but not the land. Leasehold properties typically involve ground rent, service charges, and permission from the freeholder for alterations.
On average, property conveyancing takes 8 to 12 weeks, though it can vary depending on the complexity of the transaction, whether you’re in a chain, or if issues arise during searches or surveys.
Yes. It’s strongly advised to instruct a solicitor before the auction to review the legal pack. Once you win a bid, you’re legally committed to complete within 28 days, so early legal checks are essential to avoid costly surprises.
Yes. Even if you are not selling the property, a solicitor is required to liaise with the mortgage lender, conduct legal checks, repay the old mortgage, and register the new charge with the Land Registry.
A Transfer of Equity is when ownership of a property changes—such as adding or removing someone from the title—without selling it. It commonly occurs during divorce, gifting, or inheritance and may involve legal and tax considerations.
Fees vary based on the type and value of the property, whether it’s leasehold or freehold, and the complexity of the matter. We offer clear, fixed-fee quotes with full transparency on disbursements (e.g. search fees, Stamp Duty).
We typically act for only one party in a transaction to avoid conflicts of interest. Whether you are buying or selling, we ensure full loyalty to your position and interests throughout the process.
