Stage 7: Conveyancing & Completion
This is the final stage, where legal ownership of the property is transferred to the buyer.
Stage overview
This is the final stage, where legal ownership of the property transfers to the buyer. Your Conveyancer will complete the remaining legal work needed to exchange and complete the sale. With key agreements in place, the focus is on progressing towards a successful completion.
In this stage you'll:
Work with your Conveyancer to complete the legal process
Complete any remaining legal requirements
Prepare for completion day
Complete your sale (usually within 56-days*)
*From receipt of draft contracts. Based on grade one standard properties.
What's happening
Your solicitor and our Completions Team are progressing the legal sale.
• Draft contracts are issued
The 56-day completion timeframe begins once the buyer’s solicitor receives the draft contract.
Exchange
• Buyer becomes legally committed
• Deposit is paid
Completion
• Ownership transfers
• Funds are released
• Keys are handed over
What to expect
Your Completions Specialist will guide you through to completion.
• Your main point of contact is now your Completions Specialist
• Regular progress updates
• Ongoing interaction with your solicitor
How you can help
Timely responses here are key to keeping the sale on track.
• Instruct your solicitor promptly
• Respond to enquiries quickly
• Prepare for moving out (if required)
• Make sure keys are handed to your Estate Agent before completion so they can be released once funds are confirmed.
When to contact us
If anything slows down or becomes unclear, let us know. Contact us:
• If you cannot contact your solicitor
• If you need clarification
Conveyancing & Completion FAQs
The completion timescale begins when the buyer’s solicitor receives the draft contract pack from the seller’s solicitor.
The sale can still proceed, provided the necessary legal authority and documentation are in place.
The sale can still proceed, subject to the appropriate legal checks and documentation being provided.
Unless otherwise agreed, the property should be cleared of belongings and vacant possession provided by completion. Your Conveyancer will explain any specific requirements relating to your sale.
Failure to provide vacant possession where required could delay completion and may result in additional costs or legal consequences.
Make sure all requested documents have been provided and remain available by phone in case your solicitor needs instructions.
You may choose to agree a new completion date or re-market the property.
Occasionally, completion may be delayed if there are outstanding legal matters or information that still needs to be resolved. If this happens, your Conveyancer and Completion Specialist will keep you informed, explain the reason for the delay and work with all parties to help the transaction progress as quickly as possible.
Preparing for completion
With the sale agreed and the legal process underway, you’re approaching the final milestone of your auction journey. Your Conveyancer and Auction Specialist will guide you through the remaining steps until completion takes place.
Stage 2: Auction Pack preparation
This stage focuses on preparing the legal information buyers need before they can bid.
ViewStage 3: ID & AML checks
We’re legally required to verify your identity and confirm you have the legal right to sell the property.
ViewStage 4: Marketing & viewings
This stage is focused on building interest, arranging viewings, and preparing for the auction.
ViewStage 5: Bidding & auction outcomes
Where your property is now in a live auction and where registered buyers can place bids.
ViewStage 6: Sale Agreed & progression
Where the focus shifts to confirming the sale and ensuring both parties are committed before legal work begins.
ViewStage 7: Conveyancing & completion
This is the final stage, where legal ownership of the property is transferred to the buyer.
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