Conveyancing enquiries meaning
Conveyancing enquiries are the written questions a buyer's conveyancer sends to the seller's solicitor after reviewing the contract pack, title and searches. They cover alterations, guarantees, boundaries, disputes and, for leaseholds, service charges. They are one of the most common causes of delay in a purchase.
Conveyancing enquiries is one of the terms you are likely to meet when buying or selling a home in England. Here is what it means in plain English, and where it fits into your move.
Why they take time
Answers usually depend on the seller finding documents or a third party such as a council or managing agent supplying them, and a single reply can prompt a follow-up question.
Key takeaway
Conveyancing enquiries are the written questions a buyer's conveyancer sends to the seller's solicitor after reviewing the contract pack, title and searches. They cover alterations, guarantees, boundaries, disputes and, for leaseholds, service charges. They are one of the most common causes of delay in a purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the outstanding enquiries?
Yes. Ask your conveyancer for the list with the date each was raised, so you can chase specific items rather than the process in general.
Notes log
Track how long each enquiry has been outstanding using timestamped notes in MyMoveMate.
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