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Conveyancing

Conveyancing support

Clear legal guidance for your move.

Conveyancing is the legal work that moves a property from one owner to another. It can feel complicated, but with the right solicitor and an estate agent keeping the sale together, the process becomes much easier to follow.

Chiddicks Homes can help you understand what happens next, what your solicitor will need, and how to keep the chain moving from offer agreed through to completion.

Southend homes and property advice
Practical support from offer agreed to moving day.

What is conveyancing?.

Conveyancing is the legal process involved when a property is bought or sold. Your conveyancer or solicitor checks the legal title, reviews the contract pack, raises enquiries, deals with searches, handles mortgage lender requirements, exchanges contracts and completes the transfer of ownership.

For sellers, the process usually starts with completing property information forms and providing documents such as guarantees, certificates, planning papers and details about boundaries or works carried out. For buyers, it normally involves searches, mortgage checks, survey follow-up, reviewing the contract and making sure the property can be safely purchased.

Why it matters

A smoother legal process helps protect your move.

Most delays happen when information is missing, questions are unanswered, or people in the chain are not kept updated. Good conveyancing is not just paperwork. It is clear communication, early preparation and practical problem solving.

Clearer timescalesKnow what needs to happen before exchange and completion.
Better preparationGather key documents early so avoidable delays are reduced.
Joined-up communicationWe help keep buyers, sellers, solicitors and the chain informed.
1. Instruct your conveyancerChoose a solicitor or licensed conveyancer as soon as your property goes on the market or your offer is accepted.
2. Complete the paperworkSellers complete property forms and provide supporting documents. Buyers arrange searches, mortgage details and proof of funds.
3. Enquiries and checksThe buyer’s conveyancer reviews the title, searches and contract, then raises any legal questions that need answering.
4. Mortgage and surveyIf a mortgage is involved, the lender issues an offer. Buyers may also arrange a survey and ask follow-up questions.
5. Exchange of contractsOnce everyone is ready, contracts are exchanged, the completion date is fixed and the sale becomes legally binding.
6. CompletionFunds are transferred, keys are released and ownership changes hands.

Be ready

Useful documents to prepare.

Having the right information ready at the beginning can save time later. Your conveyancer will confirm exactly what is needed, but these are common items that help the process move forward.

  • Photo ID and proof of address
  • Mortgage details or proof of funds
  • Title documents and property information forms
  • Building regulation, planning or completion certificates
  • Guarantees for works, windows, damp proofing or roofing
  • Leasehold information, service charge and ground rent details where relevant

Our role

We help keep the chain moving.

Chiddicks Homes is not a law firm and does not give legal advice, but we do play an important role in keeping the transaction moving. We speak with buyers, sellers, solicitors and other agents in the chain so everyone understands what is outstanding and what needs attention.

If you do not already have a conveyancer, we can point you towards trusted local professionals so you can compare your options and choose the right person for your move.

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Meet the team

Talk to the people behind your move.

Scroll through the team and get to know the people who will look after your sale, letting, valuation or next appointment.

Luke Chiddicks, Managing Director at Chiddicks Homes

Luke Chiddicks

Managing Director

Luke Chiddicks began his property career in 1997, building broad sales and lettings experience with respected Southend agencies before founding Chiddicks Homes in 2016. As a landlord, homeowner and property developer, Luke understands the practical decisions clients face and leads the business with a strong focus on clear advice, local market knowledge and personal service.
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Mike Hoy, Director at Chiddicks Homes

Mike Hoy

Director

Mike Hoy has worked across residential sales, lettings and commercial property since starting as a trainee negotiator in Southend in 2003. His experience across Essex gives clients calm, practical guidance, and he enjoys supporting the team with the same enthusiasm for property and customer care that shaped his own career.
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Charlotte Barrett, Property Consultant at Chiddicks Homes

Charlotte Barrett

Property Consultant

Charlotte Barrett supports clients across sales and lettings, combining strong customer service with practical knowledge of the moving process. Having progressed through the business from an administrative role into a client-facing property consultant position, Charlotte brings energy, care and consistent follow-through to buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
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Elizabeth, Property Consultant at Chiddicks Homes

Elizabeth Phillips

Property Consultant

Elizabeth works with clients across sales and lettings, bringing a friendly, organised approach to enquiries, viewings and day-to-day communication. Her business administration background and attention to detail help keep the process moving smoothly, while her approachable manner makes clients feel supported from the first conversation.
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Ian, Mortgage & Protection Consultant at Chiddicks Homes

Ian Clarke

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Ian has been involved in Financial Services in one way or another for over 17 years. During that time he has worked in various development and management roles within the banking and insurance sectors. Having joined the team at Amber from a National mortgage service provider, Ian brings a wealth of experience in both the mortgage market, mortgage protection, compliance and business development.
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