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Buying Property

Our property & conveyancing specialists have helped thousands of people to buy a new home. We are with you every step of the way when buying property, from pre-contract right through to completion and it’s our job to make the whole process as smooth as possible.

We’ve supported our clients buying everything from rural, urban, leasehold, freehold and new builds to listed properties, and we can make that experience work for you.

We are also a full service law firm, meaning that our specialists can support with mortgages, transfer of property and even creating a Will. Whatever you need, we are here to help.

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Timescales

A typical sale and purchase takes approximate 12-15 weeks but could be longer if you are in a chain.

Why choose Howells to sell your property?

Competitive Prices

We aim to provide the best quality legal service at competitive prices meaning you will receive the best service no matter what the price you pay.

Professional Service

Our Property & Conveyancing specialists are highly regarded in the industry and receive fantastic feedback on their professionalism, whilst being down to earth and offering a personalised service to each client.

Guidance and Support

Our team are here for you. We aim to make the process stress free and easy. We’re with you every step of the way and we are there to offer advice to keep your mind at ease. We also communicate regularly, openly and sensitively. We are always ready to listen.

Transparency

What we quote for is what we do and we make sure you are fully aware of the mystery about the legal process, so you have no fears or worries.

Costs

Our competitive prices are fixed fee based dependent on the value of the property you are buying and or selling. To obtain a free quote listing our fees, disbursements and vat, please click on the free conveyancing quote button below. This will give you an instant quote. The quote can be obtained without leaving your contact details. Just press “Calculate”, but please leave your details if you want us to contact you.

Advice Guides

The Legal process of buying a property

Information on Stamp Duty

Starter Guide for Buying a Home

Guide to Moving Home

Our Property & Conveyancing specialists can support with:

Property & Conveyancing Articles

Property & Conveyancing
National Conveyancing Week

20 Mar , 2023

Howells Solicitors

The first National Conveyancing Week is being held across the UK this week, Monday 20th – Friday 24th March 2023. The purpose of the event is to: Inform; Educate; Assist; Motivate; Reassure; Improve the profile of conveyancing. Buying and selling...
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New EPC regulations from 2025 for Landlords

27 Jul , 2022

Howells Solicitors

From 2025, all newly rented properties will be required to have an EPC rating of C or above. The recent Government change in rules would require that all new tenancies must have an EPC (energy performance certificate) rating of Band...
Property & Conveyancing
Levelling Up for Homebuyers

09 Feb , 2022

Howells Solicitors

The government is developing plans to introduce a system that allows homebuyers to be provided with more ‘critical information’ upfront when searching for a new property. (more…)
Property & Conveyancing
What Happens to Your House When You Die

17 Mar , 2021

Howells Solicitors

If you passed without leaving a valid Will then your property, referred to as the ‘estate’, would be shared out according to certain rules, called the rules of intestacy. This means, without a Will, what you own will be inherited...
Property & Conveyancing
Moving home during the Coronavirus pandemic

16 Nov , 2020

Howells Solicitors

On 5th November the Government announced that home moves and other property transactions can continue to take place during lock down and local restrictions. Estate agents, removal firms, banks and law firms will remain open throughout. (more…)
Property & Conveyancing
Major Delays Predicted for Home Buyers

11 Nov , 2020

Howells Solicitors

Since the property market reopened in the summer of 2020, during the first lockdown, there have been an overwhelming amount of residential conveyancing transactions taking place. (more…)
Property & Conveyancing
Moving Home During the Covid-19 Outbreak

18 May , 2020

Howells Solicitors

The latest government advice for home movers. (more…)
Property & Conveyancing
Government Announces Steps To Reignite The Property Market

13 May , 2020

Howells Solicitors

Howells are pleased to confirm that the Government has now revised the movement restrictions by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. (more…)
Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Transactions During the Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak

27 Mar , 2020

Howells Solicitors

Howells are pleased to confirm that the Government has now produced guidance on the impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak on the Conveyancing market and process. The full text of the guidance from the Government can be found here. We...
Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Transactions during the COVID-19 outbreak – FAQ’s

26 Mar , 2020

Howells Solicitors

Moving house is one of the most stressful times in your life, but what about moving house in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic? (more…)
Property & Conveyancing
Government backs property logbooks to speed up homebuying

13 Nov , 2018

Howells Solicitors

As the Government backs property logbooks to speed up the process of homebuying, our head of conveyancing Daniel Lindon comments; (more…)
Property & Conveyancing
Stamp Duty Cut for 98% of home buyers

04 Dec , 2014

Howells Solicitors

It’s great news today for people purchasing a residential property as stamp duty will be cut for 98% of people who pay it! In the Chancellor’s Autumn statement yesterday afternoon, significant changes have been made to Stamp Duty Land Tax...

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Our experienced Conveyancing team enjoy nothing better than being recommended by your family and friends to use us for your conveyancing needs. They enjoy meeting clients on a face-to-face basis to give that support and reassurance at this stressful time. Our team are highly skilled and use the latest conveyancing technology but still offer the friendly and personal service that clients prefer. They understand that they’re not dealing with ‘cases’ but with people, not bound up in legal process but in real lives. This team is supervised by Lindsey Rawson.

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