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Buying or selling a home is an important financial and personal decision. The legal process can involve contracts, property searches, mortgage arrangements, enquiries, ownership documents and coordination with several different parties. Having an experienced conveyancing team supporting you can help make the process clearer and reduce avoidable delays.

DTM Legal advises individuals and families buying and selling freehold and leasehold homes. Whether you are a first-time buyer, moving to a larger property, downsizing or managing a connected sale and purchase, we will explain each stage in straightforward language and keep you informed as your transaction progresses.

Our Residential Conveyancing team will work with estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, surveyors and the other solicitors involved to move your transaction towards exchange and completion. DTM Legal is accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, reflecting our commitment to recognised conveyancing standards and client service.

Buying and Selling Your Home Legal Services

We provide practical support throughout the sale or purchase of your home, from your initial instruction through to completion and any necessary Land Registry work.

Our services include:

Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
First-time buyer purchases
Connected sales and purchases
Reviewing and preparing contracts and title documents
Checking property information supplied by the seller
Ordering and reviewing property searches
Reviewing rights of way, restrictive covenants and other title matters
Checking planning permissions and building regulation documents
Obtaining leasehold and estate management information
Reviewing mortgage offers and acting for lenders
Obtaining mortgage redemption statements
Gifted deposits and other funding arrangements
Joint ownership and declarations of trust
Preparing and approving transfer documents
Liaising with estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
Resolving title issues that could delay the transaction
Repaying existing mortgages and secured charges
Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns where required
Registering ownership and mortgages with HM Land Registry
Transferring sale proceeds following completion

Residential Conveyancing Costs

Detailed information about our fees and the usual third-party costs associated with your transaction will be available on our separate:

Why Instruct DTM Legal?

No two property transactions are exactly the same. Our team takes the time to understand your circumstances, priorities and intended moving arrangements rather than treating your purchase or sale as a standard administrative process.

We provide clear updates and explain any legal issues that arise, including restrictions affecting the title, leasehold obligations, management arrangements and problems identified through searches or enquiries. Where you are buying and selling at the same time, we will coordinate both transactions and work with the other parties in the chain.

Our Residential Conveyancing team has experience acting on a wide range of property transactions, including freehold and leasehold homes, first-time purchases and connected sales and purchases. DTM Legal’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation also demonstrates our commitment to recognised standards of technical expertise and client service.

We provide:

Clear and practical residential conveyancing advice
A friendly and personal service
Regular updates throughout your transaction
Straightforward explanations without unnecessary legal jargon
Coordination with estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
Experience with freehold and leasehold properties
Support from instruction through to completion and registration

Get in Touch

Whether you are purchasing your first home, preparing to sell or managing a connected sale and purchase, our Residential Conveyancing team can guide you through the legal process.

To discuss your requirements, contact:

Liverpool: 0151 321 0000
Chester: 01244 354000
Email: residentialconveyancing@dtmlegal.com

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Key Considerations When Buying or Selling Your Home

Preparing the necessary documents and arrangements early can help your transaction progress more efficiently. Read our Key Considerations guide to understand some of the points a solicitor may wish to discuss when responding to your enquiry. It can help you prepare the relevant information and make your initial conversation more productive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly asked questions regarding the sale and purchase of residential property.

You can instruct a solicitor as soon as you begin looking for a property or decide to put your existing home on the market. You do not need to wait until an offer has been accepted.

For sellers, early instruction allows the title and contract documents to be prepared while the property is being marketed. Buyers can complete identity and funding checks in advance so that work can begin promptly once the seller’s contract papers are received.

Your solicitor will review the contract, investigate the legal title, order property searches and raise enquiries about the property. They will also consider rights of way, restrictive covenants, planning information, services and other matters affecting ownership or use.

Where you are using a mortgage, your solicitor will usually also act for the lender and check that its legal requirements have been met. Before exchange, you will receive a report explaining the property title and the contractual commitments you are making.

You will need to provide identity documents and complete forms covering the property, fixtures and fittings and other relevant information. You should also gather documents relating to alterations, planning permission, building regulations, guarantees, warranties and electrical or heating work.

Leasehold sellers may need to obtain an information pack from the landlord, managing agent or management company. Requesting this early can help prevent delays later in the transaction.

Exchange of contracts is the stage at which the buyer and seller become legally committed to the transaction. The completion date is agreed at or before exchange, and withdrawing after exchange can result in serious financial and contractual consequences.

Completion is when the purchase money is transferred, ownership changes and the buyer can usually collect the keys. Exchange and completion can happen on the same day, although they are often separated by an agreed period.

The timeframe will depend on the property, the length of the chain and whether any legal, mortgage or survey issues arise. Leasehold properties can take longer because information may be required from landlords, managing agents or management companies.

Other common causes of delay include outstanding mortgage offers, missing property documents, slow search results, complex enquiries and another party in the chain not being ready. We will keep you informed of progress and explain any matters affecting the likely timetable.

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04/08/2026

When our mother died, she left an estate of 8 rental properties as well as her own home. The disposal of this estate has taken over 2 years, and was difficult because the executors had no prior knowledge of the properties. We were very fortunate to have Soraya and her team as our conveyancers. DTM are responsive, supportive and professional, and gave us excellent advice throughout a challenging time. I would recommend them highly.

Angela and Tom

03/08/2026

We received a professional service and responses through out this process. We were able to communicate with our solicitors either by phone or email as required, with any questions or concerns we had. We always received quick feedback.

Nicky

03/08/2026

Excellent Very swift response to emails Regular updates Polite and friendly manner

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