How to find a property solicitor
So, you’ve agreed on an offer and now you need a solicitor or conveyancer to transfer the legal ownership of the property from the seller to you.
What does exchange contracts mean when buying a house?
Only when your solicitor is satisfied that everything is in place (such as legal checks and mortgage funds) does the ‘Exchange of Contracts’ take place.
Completing your home purchase
‘Completion’ takes place when your solicitor is in a position to pay the previous lender (if applicable) and the seller.