Helping you to sell a house
Selling a property involves significant legal work that runs in parallel with finding a buyer and managing your onward move. Nelsons’ conveyancing solicitors in Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester prepare your contract pack, manage enquiries, co-ordinate with all parties in the chain, and ensure completion happens on the day agreed. We are Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accredited and offer fixed fees with a named solicitor from instruction to completion.
Get conveyancing advice today on 0800 024 1976 or via our online enquiry form.
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What Our Conveyancing Solicitors Do For You
From preparing the contract to distributing completion funds, we manage the full legal process of your house sale. Our services cover the following:
- Preparing the contract pack, including the standard forms TA6 (property information), TA10 (fixtures and fittings) and any leasehold information forms required
- Investigating your title and resolving any issues before they cause delays in the transaction
- Answering enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitors promptly and accurately
- Obtaining a redemption figure from your mortgage lender if you have a mortgage to repay on completion
- Co-ordinating exchange of contracts with the buyer’s solicitors and agreeing a completion date
- Receiving and distributing funds on completion, including redeeming your mortgage and paying estate agent fees
- Notifying HM Land Registry of the change of ownership post-completion
How the House Sale Process Works
Most house sales proceed through six stages. Our Client Service Charter sets out the service standards you can expect at every stage.
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- Instruction: You instruct Nelsons and confirm the property details. We issue a fixed-fee quote.
- Contract pack preparation: We prepare the draft contract and standard property information forms for you to complete.
- Buyer’s enquiries: The buyer’s solicitors review the contract pack and raise enquiries. We answer these on your behalf.
- Mortgage redemption: If you have a mortgage, we obtain a redemption statement, so the exact figure is ready for completion.
- Exchange of contracts: Both parties sign and exchange contracts. The completion date is legally fixed. The buyer pays their deposit.
- Completion: The buyer’s solicitor transfers the balance. We pay off your mortgage, deduct our fees, and transfer the balance to you.
Why Choose Nelsons as Your Conveyancing Solicitors?
Nelsons is one of the largest residential property teams in the East Midlands. We hold the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation, are proud members of the Conveyancing Association, and were named Conveyancing Firm of the Year – Midlands at the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2024. Here is what that means for you in practice.
- Law Society CQS accredited: the recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing
- Conveyancing Firm of the Year: Midlands, LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2024
- Member of the Conveyancing Association: committed to industry best-practice standards
- A Named Conveyancer Throughout: You’re assigned a dedicated conveyancer for your transaction, so you always know who to call and aren’t passed between departments.
- Transparent pricing: Fixed fees for complete cost certainty from the outset
- Local Knowledge, Three Office Locations: With offices in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham, we understand the local property markets we work in and offer face-to-face appointments where you’d prefer them to a phone call.
- Innovative Processes: most of the process can now be undertaken electronically including the use of electronic signatures for the Contract and Transfer deed.
Speak to Our Conveyancing Solicitors
Ready to move forward, or want to discuss your situation before committing? Our residential property team in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham is here to help. Get selling your home advice today on 0800 024 1976 or via our online enquiry form. No obligation quotes available.
Meet the team
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Chris HuntingfordPartner & Solicitor
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Trevor ScottPartner & Licensed Conveyancer
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Russell HurstLegal Director & Licensed Conveyancer
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Jane BurtonLegal Director & New Build Team Manager
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Joanne JonesPartner & Solicitor
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House Sale Solicitors FAQS
Below, we have answered some frequently asked questions concerning selling a house
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When should I instruct a solicitor when selling my house?
Instruct a solicitor as soon as you decide to sell, ideally before an offer is accepted. Early instruction allows us to prepare your contract pack in advance, which can significantly speed up the transaction once a buyer is found.
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What documents do I need to sell my house?
You will need to complete the Law Society’s property information form (TA6) and fixtures and fittings form (TA10). For leasehold properties, a leasehold information form (TA7) and management pack from your freeholder or managing agent are also required. We guide you through every form.
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What happens to my mortgage when I sell?
We obtain a redemption statement from your mortgage lender showing the exact amount required to pay off the mortgage on your expected completion date. On completion day, we redeem the mortgage from the sale proceeds and transfer the remaining balance to you.
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What is the difference between exchange and completion?
Exchange of contracts is the point at which both parties are legally committed. Completion is the day you hand over the keys and the buyer takes ownership. Most sellers and buyers agree a gap of a few days to a few weeks between exchange and completion to allow for moving arrangements.
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How long does selling a house take?
From accepting an offer to completing a sale typically takes 10 to 14 weeks, though this varies depending on the length of the chain, whether the property is leasehold, and how promptly enquiries are resolved. Instructing a solicitor early and responding quickly to our requests are the most effective ways to keep the process on track.
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