What a conveyancer does on a private sale, when they become involved and the paperwork they handle.
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What the conveyancer does
A solicitor or licensed conveyancer handles the legal work needed to transfer ownership, including title, contract paperwork, enquiries, exchange and completion.
When to instruct one
You can choose a conveyancer before an offer is accepted. That can reduce delay when a buyer is ready to proceed.
Property forms and enquiries
As the seller you may be asked for documents and factual information. If you do not understand a legal form or enquiry, ask your conveyancer rather than guessing.
Propeo does not manage conveyancing
Owner Advice explains the broad process and can signpost useful services, but the legal transaction sits with the parties and their legal professionals.
Owner Advice gives you the public answer. The Owner Hub organises the fuller guides, downloads, videos and useful resources around the stage you are actually at.
General information only - not legal, financial, tax or transactional advice and not specific to your property. Requirements differ across the UK and can change. Last reviewed September 2026.
