How Keith works.

Every stage of your move, from quote to keys. We aim to complete a typical freehold transaction in around 8 weeks - and at every stage, our systems chase so you don't have to.

1

Get your quote.

Tell us about your transaction and get a full, transparent quote in minutes - our legal fee, all disbursements and (for purchases) your Stamp Duty Land Tax. The price we quote is the price you pay.

2

Instruction and onboarding.

Instruct us online and complete onboarding from home. We verify your identity digitally and run all required compliance checks - no office visits, no posting documents. Your matter is set up the same day.

3

The contract pack.

Buying

We receive and review the draft contract, title deeds and property information forms from the seller's solicitor - checking for anything unusual that could affect you.

Selling

We obtain your title from the Land Registry and prepare the draft contract. You complete the property information forms as part of onboarding, and we compile the pack for the buyer's solicitor.

4

Searches and enquiries.

Buying

We order the property searches - local authority, environmental, water and drainage, plus any your lender requires - and raise detailed enquiries on anything that needs resolving.

Selling

The buyer's solicitor raises enquiries about the property. We work with you to give accurate, thorough replies and keep things moving.

Outstanding enquiries and search results are chased automatically - you'll never need to ring and ask "any progress?"

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5

Mortgage and lender requirements.

Buying with a mortgage? We review your lender's conditions and certify the property as suitable security for the loan. Selling? We handle any extra enquiries from the buyer's lender. You'll know the moment your mortgage offer arrives.

6

Sign your documents.

Once everything is in order, you sign the contract and transfer deed electronically with a physical witness - from your sofa, your office or on holiday.

7

Exchange of contracts.

The moment your transaction becomes legally binding. We complete final checks - deposit, mortgage, searches, signatures - and exchange with the other side. Your completion date is now fixed.

8

Completion day.

Funds are transferred, keys are handed over. We handle the financial mechanics - verifying bank details through multiple security checks and keeping you updated in real time - so you can focus on moving.

9

Post-completion.

Buying: we submit your Stamp Duty Land Tax return within 14 days and register your ownership at the Land Registry. Selling: we repay any outstanding mortgage, settle all balances and release your proceeds the same day.

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And that's it - you're home.