Hello, we’re Yourkeys and we’re transforming home transactions

We take the stress out of buying or selling your home – so your next move is your easiest and fastest yet.

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We make conveyancing make sense

We take the confusion out of conveyancing, so you can find the perfect conveyancing solicitor faster than you can say ‘home sweet home’. It takes just 60 seconds to get a quote with us. With no sign ups and no need to hand over all your personal details.

And shave an average 60 days off the time it takes to complete thanks to conveyancers who work to our exacting standards. Plus, peace of mind with our ‘no move, no legal fees’ policy.

Makes sense, right?

Pop quiz, hot shot

What does a conveyancer do?

A
They’re just the same as a solicitor

Like two peas in a pod

B
They carry out surveys or inspections

So they can work out a home’s value

C
They’re a specialist lawyer

They handle the tricky legal work involved in buying or selling a property

D
They check for structural issues

Like damp, subsidence, if the house is actually made of sticks, etc

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Well done, you got that right!

So you already know the conveyancing process can be about as much fun as watching paint dry.

Luckily, our conveyancers know all the ins and outs of the conveyancing process to speed things along. So you get to do the fun part of picking the paint colour instead.

Hmm, that wasn’t quite right...

Why not give it another go?

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They say knowledge is power

Well, conveyancers are our superpower

How our conveyancers help in 3 easy steps

1

Tell us what you need help with

We just need to know a bit about the property you’re selling or buying, or both.

2

We’ll then show you some options

Our conveyancers are top notch. Choose your favourite and they’ll get started. We call this ‘instruction’.

3

And then keep you in the loop

We’ll handle all the details. All you need to do is choose what colour you want to paint the walls.

Need a conveyancer’s help?

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We get you there faster

We’re 60 days faster* than the national average, because you haven’t got time to wait around

We have trusted experts

Our handpicked, regulated solicitors are all on your side and monitored against our quality standards

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We keep you informed

Everything is 100% online with case tracking and alerts of key milestones. No snail mail and no boring paperwork

We have clear pricing

‘No move, no fee’, and no nasty surprises. Just upfront, honest and competitive quotes

... and we are here to help

We’re confident you won’t need it, but we’ve got dedicated UK-based support on hand to help once you’ve chosen your conveyancer

Need a conveyancer’s help?

Got questions?

We know conveyancing can seem pretty complicated.

(For starters, what even is a conveyancer?*)

So we’ve listed the questions we hear all the time. If there’s still more you need to know, why not drop our friendly team a note at questions@yourkeys.com.

*noun – a solicitor that specialises in property sales.

What does a conveyancer do?

If you’re buying a home, they’ll do things like run the local searches, check the property’s boundaries, get the contract ready to sign, and negotiate the key dates. The last step is transferring the all-important ownership to you.

If you’re selling a home, they’ll prepare the legal contracts and work with your buyer’s solicitor. They’ll handle important documents like title deeds and transferring them to your buyer, and identify and certificates you might need (gas, boiler, electric etc). They’ll also sort settling your mortgage, paying your estate agent’s fees and transferring any remaining money over to you.

Why do I even need a conveyancer?

Fair question.

First, ask yourself “Am I an expert in the intricacies of property law?”
Answered “No”? Then you should go with a professional. You’ll sleep better at night.

That’s because going it alone has a lot of risks because conveyancing is such a complicated legal area. It also takes a huge amount of time and effort to juggle the whole process. That’s time better spent picking out furniture for your dream home.

If you get anything wrong, it can also cost you a lot of money or even cause a purchase to fall through (and cost you a lot of money). Conveyancers will have something called negligence insurance. Think of that as a safety net so you won’t be held personally liable for any mistakes you might make in the conveyancing process (again, potentially costing you a lot of money).

So you might be thinking you’re saving a pretty penny with a DIY approach, but you might be in for a rude awakening should things go wrong.

Is there a difference between a conveyancer and a solicitor?

Both provide advice on the legal side of buying and selling a property. The main difference is that conveyancers are specialist property lawyers, focusing on buying and selling residential properties.

Solicitors are qualified lawyers, but they offer a range of expertise and legal services beyond just property. So it could be necessary to check they know their stuff if property isn’t their specialist area.

Luckily, with the Yourkeys panel, you can rest assured that you’ll get expert service and advice, whether you choose a conveyancer or a solicitor. Nice.

What does conveyancing typically cost in the UK?

This depends on how complex your purchase or sale is or if any extra legal work is needed. Generally, it can cost up to £2,000 for conveyancing. But don’t just look at the price quoted when making a decision, as cheap is not always going to be good.

How long does conveyancing take?

This can depend on the complexity of your purchase or sale – such as if anything crops up in searches, or there are any delays in getting surveys completed.

On average, conveyancing will take between 8 to 12 weeks. The good news is our conveyancers are slicker than your average, and can get you in your new home 26 days faster than the norm.

Who regulates your conveyancers?

All of our conveyancers and solicitors are approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), CLC or Law Society of Scotland, meaning they meet strict behaviours, principles, and a code of conduct. The SRA acts in the public’s interest and ensure high professional standards. The SRA also provides protection in the rare event anything goes wrong. That’s added peace of mind.

Fun fact: Only people approved by the SRA can call themselves a solicitor.