Residential Conveyancing

Prompt, proactive, and personal.

Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction - it’s a major life moment.  

At Steele Raymond, our conveyancing team recognises just how much is riding on your move. We provide clear, technically robust advice that helps you move forward with confidence.

Clients choose us for our calm efficiency and clear communication. We don't sit on things. We’re proactive from the moment we're instructed - resolving issues early, keeping all parties updated, and making sure you never feel left in the dark. Agents and clients alike value our precision, our professionalism, and the way we handle each matter as if it were our own.  

Every matter is overseen by experienced, qualified lawyers who care deeply about outcomes, not just paperwork. And when things get complicated, you benefit from the strength of a full-service firm behind you, with specialist colleagues just a call away.  

Our goal is simple: to remove uncertainty, reduce stress, and help you feel secure at every stage of the process.

We don’t just complete transactions - we provide reassurance and reliability during a time that matters.  

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Clear guidance and trusted support from start to finish  

Whether it’s your first home or your last move, we know buying or selling can feel daunting. We’re here to guide you through every step - from initial quote to final completion - making the process as smooth and predictable as possible. 

You’ll always know where things stand, thanks to regular updates, personal communication, and clear explanations of what’s next. We treat each matter with care and urgency, as if it were our own.

We are committed to transparency on legal fees. Further details and indicative pricing for residential conveyancing can be found here.

Reliable collaboration that keeps transactions moving  

We work closely with agents across the region and beyond, keeping them updated throughout the process and ensuring their clients feel supported. 

Our team is known for being proactive, responsive, and pragmatic - picking up the phone, resolving issues early, and getting deals done efficiently. We’re proud to be the go-to legal partner for agents who want to avoid hold-ups, reduce friction, and maintain client trust.  

Joined-up legal support from site setup to final sale  

Our plot sales team works hand-in-hand with Steele Raymond’s development lawyers to deliver a fully integrated service. From the outset, we establish a clear legal framework for the site - drafting contracts, structuring documentation, and ensuring everything is ready for smooth, repeatable sales. 

Every buyer interaction reflects the professionalism of your brand and ours. This joined-up approach reduces enquiries, shortens timelines, and keeps your development moving.  

Strategic legal advice that looks beyond the purchase  

We support investors with more than just conveyancing. Our team brings a commercial mindset - considering future financing, potential tax implications, and long-term asset strategy.

Whether you’re building a portfolio or acquiring a single property, we help you structure the deal properly from day one. With access to in-house tax, corporate and property specialists, we make sure your investment is protected and future-ready.  

A selection of case studies

Executor Purchase

Executor Purchase

Buying a rundown property from an estate, our client faced a survey revealing major drainage defects. We costed the works and negotiated a £10,000 contract retention to cover the repairs. The client proceeded with confidence, knowing the remedial costs were fully funded. 

Self Build Sale

Solicitor Checking Documents

A self builder selling part of a new home discovered breached covenants, planning gaps and uncertain access. Drawing on our development experience, we mapped every risk, secured retrospective approvals, and drafted tailored indemnities. The sale completed on the agreed price and date, leaving the client protected against future claims. 

Competing Offers

Competing Offers

Rival bids and pressure for an upfront reservation agreement threatened our client’s purchase. We presented a detailed timetable backed by pre-ordered searches and proof of funds, giving the seller confidence and keeping the agent engaged. All legal work finished inside two weeks, progress updates were shared throughout, and the non-refundable fee was removed. 

Conveyancer Intervention

A Conveyancer

When an SRA intervention left our buyers without representation only days before exchange, the estate agents asked us to step in. We collected the file that afternoon, applied our triage checklist, and worked through every outstanding enquiry with the clients. Inside three days they had a clear, fully documented report ready to sign. Because each step was double-checked and every party kept informed, the chain held firm and exchange went ahead on the original date without extra cost. 

Executor Purchase

Executor Purchase

Buying a rundown property from an estate, our client faced a survey revealing major drainage defects. We costed the works and negotiated a £10,000 contract retention to cover the repairs. The client proceeded with confidence, knowing the remedial costs were fully funded. 

Self Build Sale

Solicitor Checking Documents

A self builder selling part of a new home discovered breached covenants, planning gaps and uncertain access. Drawing on our development experience, we mapped every risk, secured retrospective approvals, and drafted tailored indemnities. The sale completed on the agreed price and date, leaving the client protected against future claims. 

Competing Offers

Competing Offers

Rival bids and pressure for an upfront reservation agreement threatened our client’s purchase. We presented a detailed timetable backed by pre-ordered searches and proof of funds, giving the seller confidence and keeping the agent engaged. All legal work finished inside two weeks, progress updates were shared throughout, and the non-refundable fee was removed. 

Conveyancer Intervention

A Conveyancer

When an SRA intervention left our buyers without representation only days before exchange, the estate agents asked us to step in. We collected the file that afternoon, applied our triage checklist, and worked through every outstanding enquiry with the clients. Inside three days they had a clear, fully documented report ready to sign. Because each step was double-checked and every party kept informed, the chain held firm and exchange went ahead on the original date without extra cost. 

Experience & Expertise

Our residential property team brings together experienced conveyancers with deep technical knowledge and a strong local reputation. We act for buyers and sellers across the South, often completing transactions well ahead of industry averages. Clients benefit from clear costs, responsive communication and the confidence that every detail is in hand.  

Key Contacts

Holly Dennis
Holly Dennis
01202 204 543 Email Holly
Emma Stainright
Emma Stainwright
01202 204 501 Email Emma
Residential Property Solicitors
"We truly felt she had our best interests at heart....."

We cannot thank Sophie and the residential property team at Steele Raymond enough for the incredible support they provided throughout our house purchase. From start to finish, they were professional, thorough, and always available to answer our questions, no matter how big or small. Their attention to detail and expertise gave us complete confidence every step of the way. Sophie went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled efficiently, making what could have been a stressful process so much smoother. Her friendly and approachable nature made her an absolute pleasure to work with. We truly felt she had our best interests at heart.

We would highly recommend Sophie and the team to anyone in need of a solicitor. Thank you again, Sophie, for making our dream of owning a home a reality! 

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT
"We recommend Holly to anyone who values clarity, responsiveness and smooth progress...."

Holly sold our home with clear language, quick answers and zero drift. 
 
Selling can feel like living in limbo. Holly Dennis cut through that by translating legal terms into everyday English and setting out next actions in small, manageable steps. Emails and calls were returned promptly, and our questions never waited in a queue. Her readiness to chase paperwork early meant the buyer’s solicitor had little room to stall. 

The transaction closed without the customary last minute panic, and we left the house confident that every detail was covered. We recommend Holly to anyone who values clarity, responsiveness and smooth progress. 

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT
"Tim and Louise turned an unknown process into a calm, transparent experience..."

Tim and Louise kept us two steps ahead so our first purchase stayed on track. 
 
As first time buyers we knew little about the potential roadblocks in a chain. Tim Higham and his secretary Louise mapped out the whole timetable from day one, flagging where delays usually creep in and what documents we would need. They checked every line of the contract early, chased searches before the sellers’ solicitors asked, and sent clear updates whenever something moved. Because they anticipated the pinch points, nothing drifted into the last minute. We reached exchange far sooner than friends predicted, but more important was the sense of control throughout. Tim and Louise turned an unknown process into a calm, transparent experience that got us happily over the threshold.

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT
"We would return to Steele Raymond in a heartbeat..."

Holly’s foresight and calm guidance made our first house purchase feel simple. We were nervous about hidden delays and jargon. Holly Wheaton began with a plainEnglish outline of the whole route to completion, highlighting the areas that often slow buyers down. 

She stayed in touch without prompting, flagged each task before it became urgent and was always available for a quick call. Her balance of courtesy and firmness kept the other side moving, so no stage idled on a desk. Less than five weeks after offer, we exchanged with zero surprises. We would return to Steele Raymond in a heartbeat because Holly turned potential stress into steady progress.

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT
"Sophie and the residential property team are the people to call...."

Sophie’s meticulous planning protected us from the usual bumps in a purchase. 

From the first conversation Sophie laid out what to expect, when funds would be needed and how we could avoid bottlenecks with lenders and searches. Her approach felt less like conveyancing by numbers and more like project management with heart. 

Whenever we had a question Sophie replied quickly and clearly, checking every detail so issues were solved before they became problems. Her friendly manner meant we never felt embarrassed to ask. 

Completion came smoothly and right on the timetable she had sketched at the start. If you want advisers who combine humanity with razorsharp oversight, Sophie and the residential property team are the people to call. 

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT
"We can’t thank Tim and Louise enough...."

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Tim Higham and his secretary Louise at Steele Raymond Solicitors for the purchase of our first property—and they were nothing short of amazing! Tim and Louise were incredibly fast, efficient, and always kept us updated throughout the entire process. Their communication was clear, timely, and professional, which made everything feel so much more manageable and stress-free. Thanks to their dedication and hard work, we managed to exchange in just two weeks! As first-time buyers, we felt completely supported and confident knowing we had such a knowledgeable and proactive team acting on our behalf. We can’t thank Tim and Louise enough for their incredible service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-tier solicitor. They truly went above and beyond!  

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT
"We wouldn’t hesitate to use Steele Raymond again...."

Me and my partner recently used Holly Wheaton to act on our first house purchase. She helped us reach the point of exchange in little over 4 weeks. She communicated politely and professionally throughout and was always available to speak to if we had any questions. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Steele Raymond again. Thank you, Holly!  

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT
"Very pleased with our experience and happy to recommend Holly to others....."

Holly Dennis was very helpful and responsive in dealing with the sale of our property, all communications were clear and in plain English, our queries were dealt with promptly and efficiently. Very pleased with our experience and happy to recommend Holly to others.  

RESIDENTIAL CLIENT