Buying a residential property whether a house, flat or apartment is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. At Grant Saw Solicitors, our experienced residential property lawyers guide buyers through the conveyancing process clearly and efficiently, helping transactions complete smoothly and on time.

Based in Greenwich and Blackheath, we act for clients purchasing property across England and the Wales.

When do you need a residential purchase lawyer?

You will need a residential purchase lawyer whenever you are buying a house, flat or investment property whether freehold or leasehold. Once you instruct us, a dedicated solicitor or licensed conveyancer from our residential property team will be personally assigned to you and will act for you from instruction through to completion.

How does the residential purchase process work?

Once instructed, we will:

Receive and review the contract pack from the seller’s solicitor
Examine HM Land Registry title documents
Review property information forms and supporting documents
Carry out conveyancing searches
Review your survey/valuation
Raise enquiries with the seller’s solicitors
Review your mortgage offer (if applicable)
Report to you clearly on all legal matters
Exchange contracts and agree a completion date
Complete the purchase and register your ownership at HM Land Registry

We keep you informed at every stage and explain all documents in clear, straightforward language.

How long does a residential property purchase take?

Freehold purchases: typically 4–6 weeks
Leasehold purchases: typically 8 -10 weeks

Where required, we also offer a premium fast-track conveyancing service, subject to agreement from all parties.

Conveyancing Fees

We offer a fixed-fee conveyancing service for residential purchases (subject to our Terms & Conditions). Fees are based on:

Purchase price
Whether the property is freehold or leasehold
Type of property – for example listed building
Location of property – for example rural location where mains utilities not available

Our fee covers the full service from start to completion, with no hidden costs or unexpected extras.

What should you prepare before instructing a solicitor?

To help avoid delays, it is useful to have:

Mortgage details (if applicable)
Any correspondence already received from the estate agent or seller
Details of any special requirements or time constraints

We will guide you on anything else required once we are instructed.

Why choose Grant Saw for residential purchases?

Specialist residential conveyancing team
Personal solicitor or licensed conveyancer assigned to your transaction
Proactive and responsive communication
Experience resolving complex title and leasehold issues
Strong local knowledge of London property markets

We are professional, approachable and focused on achieving a smooth and timely completion.

Contact our residential conveyancing team today

If you are buying a property or need advice on any residential conveyancing matter, our friendly team is here to help. For more information, feel free to email us or contact us on 020 8858 6971.