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Selling a Home
Property Sale Solicitors
When it comes to selling your property, it’s not quite as simple as putting up a ‘for sale’ sign. There are certain aspects of the sale process you’ll have to think about – including contracts and title deeds. That’s why it’s important to speak to someone who understands the process.
At Black Norman, our experienced property sale solicitors are dedicated to making this as easy as possible for you. From start to finish, our team can help you avoid delays and sell your home without unnecessary stress. Get in touch to start selling your property. We can also support you with purchasing a property.
Our Promise To You
How Our Property Sale Solicitors Can Help
Our conveyancing solicitors handle all legal aspects of selling your property, including:
- Preparing and issuing contract documentation
- Responding to buyer enquiries
- Liaising with estate agents and solicitors
- Managing mortgage redemption
- Handling exchange and completion
- Transferring legal ownership
We keep you informed throughout, so you always know what’s happening.
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A named solicitor
The person you meet on day one is the same person who'll see you through to completion.
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Plain English, always
We translate every search, contract and clause into language you can actually use to make decisions.
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A clear quote, upfront
No surprises at completion.
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We answer the phone
And if we miss you, you'll hear back the same working day.
The Legal Work
What We Handle For You
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Searches & Due Diligence
Local authority, environmental, water & drainage, and any property-specific searches your lender requires.
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Contract Review
We read every line of the contract and the title documents, then translate what matters into plain English.
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Enquiries with the Seller
We raise the right questions early, so problems surface before they become deal-breakers.
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Mortgage Paperwork
We liaise directly with your lender and make sure every condition is met before completion.
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Exchange & Completion
We coordinate the dates, handle the funds, and make sure the keys are ready when you are.
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Stamp Duty & Post-Completion
We calculate your SDLT, file the return with HMRC, and register your ownership with the Land Registry.
How It Works
The Property Sale Process
Most purchases complete in 8-12 weeks. Some are quicker; some take longer if the chain is long. We’ll always tell you what to realistically expect.
Where are you on this timeline?
Whether you’ve just had an offer accepted or you’re still looking, we can help you work out what comes next.
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01
(day 1)
Instructing your solicitor
We gather the information needed to begin your property sale.
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02
(week 1)
Preparing legal documents
We obtain title deeds and prepare contracts for the buyer’s solicitor.
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03
(weeks 2-6)
Searches & enquiries
Searches come back. We review the contract, raise enquiries with the seller’s solicitor and check everything with your mortgage offer.
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04
(weeks 6-10)
Exchange of contracts
Once both parties are happy with the terms of the sale, contracts are exchanged and a completion date is agreed.
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05
(your move-in day)
Completion day
We make sure funds are transferred, mortgages are repaid, and ownership passes to the buyer. We also handle any final documentation, meter readings and confirm completion of the transaction, along with handing over your keys.
Pricing
Property Sale Solicitors Fees
The cost of using a property sale solicitor will depend on your circumstances, but we will always provide a clear quote upfront with no hidden fees. Contact us today for a personalised quote.
What Our Clients Say
Your team
The People You'll Be Working With
FAQs
Questions We Get Asked Often
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Get in touch and one of our solicitors will get back to you.
Can I instruct you online, or do I need to come to the office?
You can instruct us entirely online — we can carry out a virtual valuation via video call, send all documentation electronically, and keep the whole process paperless right through to completion. Of course, you are always welcome to visit us or have us come to the property in person. We work around what suits you best.
Do I need a survey, and is that something you arrange?
As a seller you do not need to commission a survey — that is the buyer’s responsibility. However, a pre-sale survey can be worth considering if you suspect there may be issues, as it allows you to address problems before they are flagged by the buyer’s surveyor and potentially used to renegotiate the price. We can recommend trusted local surveyors if you would like one.
How long does conveyancing usually take?
Most property sales complete within 8–12 weeks from the point of sale agreed, though this varies depending on chain complexity, leasehold complications, and search timescales. We will give you a realistic timeline at the start and keep you updated whenever anything changes.
What happens if the chain breaks?
A chain can break if any buyer or seller withdraws — due to a failed mortgage, a change in circumstances, or simply a change of heart. If your chain breaks we will act quickly to find an alternative buyer or re-link the chain. In some cases a cash buyer or bridging solution can keep things moving. We will always keep you informed and advise on the best course of action.
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax, and how much will I pay?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is paid by the buyer, not the seller. As a seller you will not pay it on your sale, though you may need to factor it into your onward purchase. Rates depend on the purchase price, whether it is your main residence, and whether you are a first-time buyer. Your solicitor or a tax adviser can give you a precise figure.
What is the difference between freehold and leasehold?
With a freehold property you own the building and the land outright. With a leasehold you own the property for the length of the lease — typically 99 to 999 years — but not the land itself. Most houses are freehold; many flats are leasehold. Selling a leasehold property requires a management pack from your solicitor, which can add time and cost to the process.