Property law / SELLING your home
Property Selling Solicitors Supporting Your Next Chapter
Selling a House
Selling your home is one of the most important property transactions you’ll make, and our conveyancing solicitors are here to make the process clear and transparent.
We provide residential conveyancing services across England and Wales, supported by dedicated legal teams, innovative technology, and transparent fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs.
You’ll receive real-time updates through our conveyancing app, giving you full visibility of your sale at every stage, along with clear communication from your assigned team so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
With our Abortive Pledge, you’ll also have peace of mind knowing that if your sale falls through, you’re protected from your initial quote right through to completion.
LYONS BOWE ENQUIRY STRUCTURE
Selling a Property Team Structure
New Enquiry Team Day 1
New Enquiries are here to welcome you, answer your questions, and guide you through the beginning of your journey.
They’ll help you:
- Understand the Lyons Bowe Way and how our three-team client journey works.
- Provide clear, transparent quotes tailored to your needs.
- Compare our quote to make sure you’re getting the best value.
- Communicate with agents who recommend us.
- Generate and talk you through your quote so you feel confident moving forward.
New Instructions Team Day 1 – 14
Your new Instructions Team are the first team you’ll work with throughout your conveyancing journey.
They’ll help you:
- Sign and return your documentation.
- Verify your ID.
- Collaborate with your Estate Agent.
- Send the Draft Contract Pack to your Buyers Solicitor.
- Prepare your file for your legal team.
Legal Team
Day 15 – 51
Your Legal Team will be here to help and support you throughout the next stages of your sale.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions
- Review and respond to enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitor.
- Prepare your file for a smooth handover to your Exchange and Completion Team.
Exchange & Completion
Team Day 52-90
Your Exchange & Completion Team will be here to support you through the final stages of your purchase.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions.
- Send you the contract and transfer for you to sign.
- Exchange contracts with the buyer’s solicitor.
- Complete on your transaction.
LYONS BOWE ENQUIRY STRUCTURE
Selling a Property Team Structure
New Enquiry Team Day 1
New Enquiries are here to welcome you, answer your questions, and guide you through the beginning of your journey.
They’ll help you:
- Understand the Lyons Bowe Way and how our three-team client journey works.
- Provide clear, transparent quotes tailored to your needs.
- Compare our quote to make sure you’re getting the best value.
- Communicate with agents who recommend us.
- Generate and talk you through your quote so you feel confident moving forward.
New Instructions Team Day 1 – 14
Your new Instructions Team are the first team you’ll work with throughout your conveyancing journey.
They’ll help you:
- Sign and return your documentation.
- Verify your ID.
- Collaborate with your Estate Agent.
- Send the Draft Contract Pack to your Buyers Solicitor.
- Prepare your file for your legal team.
Legal Team
Day 15 – 51
Your Legal Team will be here to help and support you throughout the next stages of your sale.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions.
- Review and respond to enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitor.
- Prepare your file for a smooth handover to your Exchange and Completion Team.
Exchange & Completion
Team Day 52-90
Your Exchange & Completion Team will be here to support you through the final stages of your purchase.
They’ll help you:
- Introduce themselves to you and answer any questions.
- Send you the contract and transfer for you to sign.
- Exchange contracts with the buyer’s solicitor.
- Complete on your transaction.
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The abortive pledge
Conveyancing with Confidence
At Lyons Bowe, we understand that not every property transaction goes to plan. That is why we offer the Lyons Bowe Abortive Pledge, giving you peace of mind that if your purchase falls through due to no fault of your own, you will not lose the legal fees you have paid. You will only be responsible for any third-party disbursements incurred, such as search fees.
What is Covered:
- Full protection for conveyancing legal fees if your purchase aborts for reasons outside your control.
- You only pay for third-party costs already incurred (e.g., searches and other disbursements).
This covers all services within our property department:
Buying Homes
Remortgaging
Selling Homes
New Builds
How much does it cost to sell a house?
Selling your house will likely involve paying estate agent fees (usually a part of the sale money), and legal fees to your solicitor, like Lyons Bowe, for handling the legal work. There could be other costs too, such as for an Energy Performance Certificate (which shows how energy efficient your house is) or fixing anything that needs repairing. Lyons Bowe will give you a clear price for our legal fees, and it’s also a good idea to ask estate agents for their charges so you know all the costs.
What are the tax implications of selling a house?
When you sell your main home, you usually don’t have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profit you make. However, if you sell a property that wasn’t your main home, like a to let property (one you rented out) or a second home (like a holiday home), you might have to pay CGT on the profit. The rules around this can be a bit complex, depending on your individual circumstances. While Lyons Bowe handles the legal side of your sale, it’s a good idea to look into the specific rules about Capital Gains Tax with the UK tax authorities (HMRC) to see if it applies to your situation.
What are the tax implications of selling a house?
When you sell your main home, you usually don’t have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profit you make. However, if you sell a property that wasn’t your main home, like a to let property (one you rented out) or a second home (like a holiday home), you might have to pay CGT on the profit. The rules around this can be a bit complex, depending on your individual circumstances. While Lyons Bowe handles the legal side of your sale, it’s a good idea to look into the specific rules about Capital Gains Tax with the UK tax authorities (HMRC) to see if it applies to your situation.
What is the process of selling a house?
Selling your house usually involves a few main steps. First, you’ll likely choose an estate agent to market your property. Once you have an offer accepted, you’ll instruct a solicitor, like Lyons Bowe, who will handle the legal paperwork. Your solicitor will send the contract to the buyer’s solicitor, deal with any questions they have, and then organise the exchange of contracts and the final completion when the money is transferred and the property is sold.
Can you deal with my related purchase, too?
Definitely! Lyons Bowe’s Multi Matter Tracking lets you track the progress of your sale and your purchase at the same time. Our Private Client Teams can also help you to make or update your Wills from our app, too. Pretty smart.
What's the difference between exchange & completion?
Exchange is when the final contracts are exchanged between solicitors. Once the contracts are exchanged, you and the seller are legally bound to the transaction of the property and cannot back out of the transaction. Completion is the date on which ownership of the property is officially transferred over and monies are moved.
What if my sale falls through?
The Lyons Bowe Abortive Pledge means that if your sale falls through for any reason that isn’t your fault, your legal fees are covered. All you will have to pay is for your disbursements, which are outlined in your initial estimate so that even if the worst happens, you know where you stand.
How long does it take to sell a property?
The average sale will take between 12-16 weeks to complete. Whilst we will do everything that we can to ensure a speedy and thorough transaction, we are also dependant on third parties (such as councils and search providers) as well as the buyer’s side to achieve this goal. We will keep you up to date every step of the way with live updates through your app and via email.
