Ask a Conveyancer: Your Home Moving Questions Answered
09 Mar 2026
As proud supporters of National Conveyancing Month, members of our Sort Legal team have answered some of the most common questions we receive from clients throughout the conveyancing process – helping to make home moving clearer and less overwhelming.
Buying or selling a property can feel very daunting. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or have moved before, it’s completely natural to have pressing questions when navigating what is a complicated process.
From ID checks, source of funds, to potential delays – many of the same concerns arise from the very start of a transaction, all throughout to until completion stage.
This is exactly why during National Conveyancing Month, our team have launched an ‘Ask a Conveyancer’ video series.
We’ve shared our teams answering some of the most common questions we get asked by clients each and every day.
What questions have been answered?
Our Ask a Conveyancer series covers a range of commonly asked questions, such as:
- What does “instructing a conveyancer” actually mean?
- What information do you need from clients at the beginning?
- How long does onboarding usually take?
- Why is ID so important?
- What’s the biggest thing that delays a transaction at the start?
- Why do you need forms returned before work can begin?
- What happens if my sale falls through after I’ve instructed?
- When do I pay my deposit?
- When should I instruct a conveyancer if I’m selling my house?
- What are searches, and why do I need them?
- Why do fees vary so much?
- What is Stamp Duty and when do I pay it?
- What is exchange vs completion?
- What can delay my case?
- How long does conveyancing really take?
These bite-sized videos are designed to be clear, practical, and to help you understand the conveyancing process that bit more. By answering some of these burning questions, our goal is to remove confusion and set realistic expectations from the outset.
We hope you find this information helpful and informative throughout the week.
You can watch the full video on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SrVhavwngCo
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