When solicitors talk about domestic conveyancing they mean the process of either buying or selling a house. The term has come to mean the whole process from taking instructions for an offer right through to the handover of keys, although strictly speaking the conveyance as such is the deed actually transferring title when registered in the Land Register.

maloco mowat parker can offer you all the help you need when it comes to buying and selling a home be it here in Dunfermline and West Fife or further afield. Your first meeting whether in person or by phone is FREE and we can even help you arrange a mortgage through the small network hand-picked, independent mortgage advisors with who we work. We will guide you through the whole process of buying and/or selling a home from start to finish and we’ll never lose sight of the fact that whilst routine for us, for our clients this is something they’re maybe doing for the first time or in any event do just a few times in their lifetime.

Our conveyancing department is headed up by Director Laura Mowat in Dunfermline, an experienced conveyancer who has served thousands of clients over the years.

Whilst the use of technical terms is almost unavoidable we go to great lengths to try and demystify the process and we’ll always communicate with clients in plain English.

• Drafting Contracts: The seller’s solicitor drafts the contract, outlining terms of sale.
• Conducting Searches and Inspections: These identify potential issues with the property, such as planning restrictions or structural problems.
• Exchange of Contracts: Both parties commit to the transaction, and the buyer pays the deposit.
• Completion: The remaining funds are transferred, and ownership is officially transferred.

The conveyancing process is complex and time-consuming. Hiring a professional solicitor or conveyancer from maloco mowat parker can save you time, money, and hassle.

A solicitor or conveyancer plays a key role in the property buying or selling process by:

• Handling Legal Work: They manage all the legal aspects of the transaction, ensuring everything is done correctly and legally.
• Conducting Searches: They perform necessary searches and inspections to identify potential issues with the property.
• Managing Finances: They handle the financial aspects of the transaction, including transferring funds and paying fees.

In theory yes although it would be very ill-advised and would not be possible if there were to be a mortgage as no lender would instruct a non-qualified person to prepare the security required to safeguard the sums they have advanced.  It would also be very ill-advised given the huge complexity of property and contract law and the potentially disastrous consequences of the almost inevitable errors that would arise in a DIY conveyance.

The conveyancing process can present several obstacles such as:

• Delays in the Process: Delays can occur due to slow responses from other parties involved or unexpected issues uncovered during searches.
• Disputed Property Boundaries: Disagreements over the exact boundaries of a property can complicate the conveyancing process.
• Problems with Title Deeds: Issues such as errors in the deeds or missing documentation can cause significant delays and may even jeopardise the transaction

The conveyancing process is a very involved one and one which consists of many different types of inspection.  In Scotland almost all properties sold require a Home Report.  This is a report by a qualified surveyor following on from his inspection of the property and details the condition of the property.  The actual conveyancing process requires the inspection of title deeds etc which process is more commonly referred to as “examination”

Typically, you should apply for a mortgage after your offer on a property has been accepted but before contracts are exchanged. This ensures that you have the necessary funds in place when needed.