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Contracts exchanged! You're now legally bound to purchase your new home. Time to get excited and start planning your move – completion is just around the corner!
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This is the step at which everyone is now legally bound to the transaction of the property and you are one step away from completion! It is safe to start packing your bags and picking out paint and wallpaper. Get ready to see those colour swatches and Pinterest boards come to life whilst preparing for the most exciting step, completion.Completion is the point at which ownership of the property is transferred. Exchange and completion can happen on the same day in some instances; however, we would recommend leaving 1-2 weeks between your exchange date and completion date so that all parties have time to prepare for moving house. Your solicitor will have agreed your completion date with the seller’s side.
You need to read and understand the contract, then sign it in black, wet ink. You and the seller sign identical contracts, then your solicitors read the contracts to confirm that they are indeed identical. The solicitors then check that they have all the relevant legal documents and verify that any other buyers and sellers in the chain are ready to proceed. The Contracts are then exchanged and all parties become legally bound to the transaction.
No, a completion date must be included in your final Contract. This allows everyone in the chain to make suitable arrangements such as removal vans, time off work and packing.
Completion will always occur on a Friday. You will either exchange and completion on the same day, or you and your seller may wish to allow some breathing room between exchange and completion, typically 1-2 weeks. This could be to allow everyone time to pack, organise moving and generally get ready.The most exciting and next step is completion, which is explained in blog 15, where you will officially own the property!
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The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
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Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Brian, Firm Review
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
Chris, Firm Review
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Manuel, Firm Review
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Rich, Firm Review
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
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We have ten offices across the South West & South Wales, but our reach is national. Whether you visit us in person or prefer to work with us remotely, our team is ready to support. Clear communication, dedicated teams, and real-time updates mean the same high standard of service, no matter how you choose to work with us.
At Lyons Bowe, we do not just give legal advice, we guide you through life’s biggest moments with clarity, care, and confidence. Whether you are buying a home, making a will, or navigating a separation, we make the process simple, structured, and built entirely around you.
Lyons Bowe is a trading name of Lyons Bowe Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales (registered number OC11526226) which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 652616. A list of Directors is available at our registered office 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AS
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