Supporting NCW25: Why Conveyancing matters?
17 Mar 2025
At Sort Legal, we’re proud to be supporting National Conveyancing Week once again this year.
This week is a significant time in our calendars for us, as well as other firms in the property industry, to highlight the vital role conveyancers play in ensuring smooth and legally sound property transactions.
National Conveyancing Week provides a platform to raise awareness, educate clients and showcase the dedicated professionals who work hard behind the scenes.
Each day this week, we’ll be sharing insights on key topics that impact the Conveyancing process with the goal of providing valuable knowledge and support to those navigating the complex transaction…
Starting with our first blog… ‘Why does Conveyancing matter?’
Buying or selling a property is often one of the biggest financial transactions a person will ever make. That’s why it’s vital to get adequate legal protection from your Conveyancer or Solicitor. The Conveyancing journey is often described as long, including lots of steps, and plenty of paperwork. However, the process is not just all about the legal paperwork, it’s about protecting your assets, your money and your peace of mind as you navigate the property transaction.
Protecting your investment
Purchasing a property is more than just thinking about the bricks and mortar. It’s a financial investment; a home for years to come, and it should provide security for you and your family.
The role of your Conveyancer at this crucial stage is to ensure that the transaction is legally sound, protecting your financial security and best interests while giving you peace of mind.
Putting your trust in regulated and professional standards
When you choose your Conveyancer, you are placing your trust in an individual who is a regulated professional. Conveyancers must operate under strict legal and professional standards, and are regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) or the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). These bodies ensure that your property transaction is handled with care, accuracy and compliance.
The importance of due diligence
Every property transaction comes with potential risks, and it’s your Conveyancer’s job to identify and resolve these issues before they become a problem. Some examples could include legal, financial, environmental or regulatory issues.
Some examples of due diligence checks that are carried out through the legal process include:
- Title deed checking – Ensuring the seller has the legal right to sell the property.
- Mortgage offer – Exploring the terms and conditions of the mortgage offer, ensuring that all requirements are satisfied.
- Legal restrictions – Checking for covenants, easements or other factors that could affect your ownership.
- Environment or local risks – Investigating planning permissions, exploring environmental risks and checking local authority records.
- Anti money laundering – Legal procedures to verify client identity, source of funds to prevent financial crime and fraud, ensuring the safety of financial transactions.
What this means for each client:
- Security – Your money is handled safely, with transparency.
- Legal Protection - Ensuring your rights as a buyer or seller are upheld.
- Confidence – If things go wrong, you are protected by regulatory bodies.
- Peace of Mind – We explore all of the legalities, so you can focus on your next chapter.
In summary, the Conveyancing process provides you with much more than just paperwork; it safeguards your property investment, protects you legally and gives you peace of mind.