What You Need To Know About Conveyancing Services Before Moving House

Conveyancing Posted 7 October 2025

Moving house is really exciting. However, it is very complex and can be stressful too. Our conveyancing services play a crucial role and ensure that the house transaction runs as smoothly as possible. Whether you are buying or selling, there are things you need to know about our conveyancing services, so you understand what to expect from the process. This will help to avoid any unnecessary stress too.

 

What Are Conveyancing Services?

Conveyancing is the name of the legal process where the ownership of a property is transferred from one person to another. A conveyancer will ensure that all legal requirements are met whether selling or buying a home. They will complete all property searches and ensure all contracts are properly drafted and exchanged.

How Long Does The Conveyancing Process Take?

Generally speaking, the average conveyancing process will take 8 to 12 weeks. However, the timescales will depend on various things. This includes mortgage approvals, property chains and local authority searches. The sooner you instruct your conveyancing solicitor, the sooner we can get started getting everything in order. This can help avoid delays further down the line.

Why Do Conveyancers Complete Property Searches?

Property searches are part of the conveyancing services we offer in Peterborough. They are vital when buying a home. A search will help to uncover potential issues that could affect your home. This includes planning restrictions, flood risks, water supply issues and more. Our conveyances complete these searches to help avoid any nasty surprises after moving in.

 

It is really important that you choose the right conveyancing solicitor for your house purchase or sale. Not all conveyancers are the same. You want to make sure your conveyancer will communicate clearly and keep your informed every step of the way. It is important you are given a transparent fee structure with no hidden costs for your conveyancing services.

Here at Burgh Thorpe Solicitors, our conveyancers in Peterborough offer all this and more. We offer a friendly, efficient, professional and stress-free conveyancing service to make your house transaction as enjoyable as possible. Call our conveyancers now to see how we can help you with a wide range of conveyancing services, tailor made to suit your needs.