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Residential Conveyancing

Buying and Selling a Property in England and Wales

 
Purchase or Sale Residential Conveyancing Made Simple

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Moving home is one of life's biggest decisions. Whether you're buying your first property, selling a family home, moving up the ladder or managing an investment property, you need more than a conveyancer.

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You need experienced conveyancing solicitors, lawyers who are proactive, responsive and committed to helping you move with confidence.

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RG Law's specialist residential conveyancing team provides conveyancing services for buyers and sellers throughout England and Wales. We combine the convenience of an online conveyancing service with the reassurance of a law firm that delivers a personal, local feel. Wherever you are, you'll have direct access to a dedicated team focused on progressing your transaction and keeping you informed.

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Whether you are buying a property, selling a property, remortgaging or transferring equity, our experienced property solicitors use modern technology and proactive case management to help reduce delays and keep your move on track.

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With over 3,000 client reviews, transparent fees and award-winning client service, we're trusted by homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors across England and Wales.

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Get an instant conveyancing quote today and discover why so many clients choose RG Law for their residential conveyancing needs.


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What is Residential Conveyancing?

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The RG Law Moving Experience

We believe moving home should be exciting and remembered for all the right reasons.

Our RG Law Moving Experience has been designed around clear communication, proactive case management and exceptional client care.​

When you choose RG Law, you benefit from: ​ Specialist conveyancing solicitors and property lawyers Regular updates throughout your transaction The ability to schedule telephone updates at a time that suits you Secure online onboarding and document signing Proactive communication with estate agents, mortgage advisers and other solicitors Transparent fixed-fee pricing A modern conveyancing service supported by experienced legal professionals We understand that every move matters, which is why we focus on keeping you informed, supported and confident throughout the process.

Sell Faster with RG Law Sale Ready

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Get Ahead Before You Find a Buyer

Many property transactions are delayed because legal work only starts after an offer has been accepted.

RG Law's Sale Ready Service helps sellers prepare in advance, reducing delays and putting them in the strongest possible position when a buyer is found.

With Sale Ready, we can begin preparing key legal documentation before your property is sold, helping to: ​ Reduce transaction delays Respond to buyer enquiries faster Increase confidence for potential buyers Help your sale progress more smoothly Minimise the risk of avoidable problems later in the transaction By getting ahead of the legal process, you can give your sale the best possible start.

Why Consider a Lifetime Planning Review when you are buying or selling a property?

​​A lifetime planning review, including estate planning and will creation, ensures your family’s financial security. Our team collaborates with accountants and financial advisors to provide comprehensive inheritance and tax planning, covering every angle. ​

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The 6 main stages of buying or selling a home

Getting started is simple. Once you instruct RG Law, we’ll open your file, confirm the details of your transaction and explain what happens next. 


Your dedicated team will guide you through the process and keep your move progressing from the outset.

We review the contract paperwork and order the appropriate property searches, which may include local authority, drainage and environmental searches. 


These checks help identify important information about the property before you become legally committed to the purchase.

When everyone is satisfied with the legal work, finances are in place and a completion date has been agreed, contracts can be exchanged. 


At this point, the transaction becomes legally binding and both parties are committed to completing the move.

Before your transaction can progress, we need to complete the required identity checks before we can start any legal work referred to as 'know your client' KYK and source of funds checks. 


We’ll explain exactly what documents and information are needed and help make the process as straightforward as possible.

Once the contract papers and searches have been reviewed, we may raise legal enquiries with the other party’s solicitor. 


These are designed to clarify anything that could affect your ownership, use of the property or your decision to proceed.

Completion is the day ownership officially changes hands. Purchase funds are transferred, the transaction is completed and, when everything is confirmed, the keys can be released. 


We’ll coordinate the legal and financial steps needed to get you successfully over the line.

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Important Things to Know

In many cases, a probate property can be placed on the market before probate has been granted, allowing marketing to begin and a buyer to be found. 


However, the transaction will usually not complete until the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration has been issued.


We can assist with both the probate application and the conveyancing process, providing a seamless service from initial instructions through to completion.

A chain-free purchase means the seller is not buying another property, or you are buying with no sale of your own.


With fewer transactions depending on each other, there is less risk of delay or collapse further along the chain.


We can often progress chain-free matters more quickly, helping you reach exchange and completion sooner and with more certainty.

Your conveyancer manages the legal side of your move and makes sure everything is properly checked before you commit.


This includes checking the title, ordering searches, enquiries, liaising with lenders and handling exchange and completion.


Just as importantly, they should explain what is happening and any issues that arise in plain English.


Gazumping happens when a seller accepts a higher offer after already agreeing to sell the property to you.


Until contracts are exchanged, nothing is legally binding, so the best protection is to move as quickly as you can and instruct RG.


As soon as your offer is accepted and we will work to exchange contracts and agree a completion date as quickly as possible.


The overall cost of conveyancing can include both our legal fees and payments made to third parties on your behalf, often referred to as disbursements.


These may include search fees, Land Registry fees and other costs connected with your transaction.


We aim to make our charges as clear as possible from the outset so you understand what you are paying for.

How long does it take? Every transaction differs, depending on the chain, mortgage, searches and response times.


When is it legally binding? 

In England and Wales, once contracts are exchanged. Before that, either party can withdraw.


What happens on completion? Funds move between the lawyers. Once received, the keys are released to the buyer.


Moving home is a major life event, and good communication can make a significant difference to the experience.


Our aim is to provide a conveyancing service that is clear, approachable and focused on keeping your transaction moving.


We keep you fully informed at every stage of the transaction and explain the legal process in straightforward language.


When buying a property, we are required to understand where the money being used for your purchase has come from.


This forms part of the legal requirements placed on solicitors and conveyancers to prevent money laundering and financial crime.


We will therefore ask you to provide bank statements and other supporting documents showing the origins of your funds.


A property chain exists when several purchases and sales depend on one another completing at around the same time.


Chains can sometimes cause delays because every transaction needs to reach the same stage before exchange and completion can take place.


We will keep you informed of progress and work with the other parties involved to help move matters forward.

Property searches reveal important information that may not be obvious from simply viewing the property itself or its surroundings.


Depending on location, they can cover the local authority, water and drainage, environmental matters and other potential risks.


Your property lawyer will review the results and explain anything that needs further investigation.

Our Promise to You

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Excellence: We set high standards. Take pride in the detail and always seek to improve.

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Happiness: A positive & freindly approach. We want you to be happy throughout the process.

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Togetherness: We support you and work with all parties to ensure a smooth process. 

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Openness: Regular communication and honesty is key.  We Listen, making sure we learn from  all feedback.

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Opportunity: We encourage our clients to share their experience at any time during their transaction. 

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