Residential property solicitors
Conveyancing Solicitors
Gardner Champion Solicitors provides solicitor-led conveyancing for buyers, sellers, remortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold homes, new builds and auction property across England and Wales.
Fixed-fee conveyancing quotes where available
Solicitor-led advice, not a call-centre process
Residential purchases, sales, remortgages and transfers
Leasehold, new-build and auction property support
Reviewed by Julie Ashley, Director & Solicitor. Last reviewed: May 2026.
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor checks the legal title, reviews contracts, orders and explains searches, raises enquiries, deals with mortgage lender requirements, manages exchange and completion, and registers ownership with HM Land Registry.
How long does conveyancing take?
Most straightforward residential transactions take around 8 to 12 weeks, but timescales depend on the chain, searches, mortgage offer, leasehold information and whether any title issues need resolving.
How much does conveyancing cost?
Our conveyancing legal fees are usually quoted as a fixed fee where possible. The total cost also includes VAT and disbursements such as searches, Land Registry fees and bank transfer fees.
How we can help
Choose the service that most closely matches your situation. If you are unsure, speak to us and we will route your enquiry to the right team.
Buyer conveyancing
We review the contract, raise enquiries, report on searches and title, liaise with your lender and guide you through exchange and completion.
Seller conveyancing
We prepare the contract pack, deal with buyer enquiries, redeem existing mortgages and keep your sale moving towards completion.
Remortgages
We handle lender requirements, title checks and registration so your remortgage can complete with clear advice on any issues.
Transfer of equity
We advise on adding or removing owners, mortgage consent, Stamp Duty Land Tax issues and Land Registry updates.
Leasehold conveyancing
We review leases, service charge packs, ground rent, consents and management company requirements before you commit.
New build conveyancing
We check developer contracts, planning documents, warranties, estate charges and tight exchange deadlines on new-build purchases.
Auction property
Auction purchases move quickly. We can review the legal pack before bidding and help meet short completion deadlines.
Buy-to-let property
We advise investors on lender conditions, lease restrictions, licensing issues, additional SDLT and practical completion steps.
Conveyancing across England and Wales
We help clients move home, sell property, remortgage and deal with leasehold or new-build matters across England and Wales, including West Yorkshire and Staffordshire.
Solicitor-led advice
Your transaction is handled with legal judgment, not just process chasing.
Transparent fees
We explain legal fees, VAT and disbursements at the outset, with fixed-fee quotes where available.
Clear next steps
You get practical updates at each stage, from instruction and searches through to exchange, completion and registration.
Solicitor-led support
People you can put a name to.
Trust is easier when the service feels personal. Our team brings technical experience, clear communication and careful supervision to the matters we handle.
Julie Ashley
Director & Solicitor
Director at Gardner Champion with 39+ years' experience in conveyancing, wills, trusts & probate. Known for clear, client-focused advice guiding clients through property and estate matters.
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Faizal Lunat
Solicitor
Solicitor at Gardner Champion, admitted in 2020 and focused on housing & property work.
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Manjit Kaur
Director & Solicitor
Director at Gardner Champion, 13+ years of experience in Family, Immigration, Property and Private Client work. Bilingual English/Punjabi.
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Excellent service and responsive
Excellent service from Julie Ashley in what proved to be a very tricky, challenging and stressful sale and purchase. Julie was a calming and thoughtful communicator throughout the whole process, and very accessible and r...
Professional and efficient
Dealt with my employment tribunal case with professionalism and got me the result I was hoping for. Communication was excellent and they explained everything in terms I could understand.
Highly recommended
Have dealt with this firm for many years as a local estate agency owner and can recommend them very highly, particularly on the conveyancing side. Always professional.
Start your matter today
Tell us what you need and we will point you to the right team. For conveyancing, you can also start with a clear quote.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions clients often ask before getting started.
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor checks the legal title, reviews contracts, orders and explains searches, raises enquiries, deals with mortgage lender requirements, manages exchange and completion, and registers ownership with HM Land Registry.
How long does conveyancing take?
Most straightforward residential transactions take around 8 to 12 weeks, but timescales depend on the chain, searches, mortgage offer, leasehold information and whether any title issues need resolving.
How much does conveyancing cost?
Our conveyancing legal fees are usually quoted as a fixed fee where possible. The total cost also includes VAT and disbursements such as searches, Land Registry fees and bank transfer fees.
What searches are required when buying a house?
Typical searches include local authority, drainage and water, environmental and sometimes mining, flood, chancel or location-specific searches. We advise which searches are appropriate for the property.
Do I need a solicitor for a remortgage?
Yes, most lenders require a solicitor or conveyancer to check title, deal with the mortgage deed, redeem the old mortgage and register the new lender charge.
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