How to Avoid Delays in the Conveyancing Process
How to avoid delays in the conveyancing process? When buying or selling a home, timing is everything. Moving dates, mortgage offers, removals, and family schedules all rely on the transaction running smoothly. Yet one of the most common frustrations for clients is how long the conveyancing process can take. While the average transaction might take […]
What Happens When You Exchange House Contracts
What happens when you exchange house contracts? Buying a home is often one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you will ever make. From the excitement of finding the right property to the stress of securing a mortgage, the house-buying process can feel overwhelming at times. One of the most significant milestones along the […]
How Much Are Solicitor Fees for Buying a House? A Cost Breakdown
How to choose the right conveyancing solicitor for your home purchase Buying a house is one of the most exciting and financially significant steps many of us will take in our lives. But along with the thrill of finding your perfect property comes a list of associated costs that can often feel overwhelming or unclear. […]
Everything you need to know before moving house
Moving house is an exciting milestone, but it’s also widely considered one of life’s most stressful experiences. Between coordinating removals, handling paperwork, and working to tight deadlines, there’s a lot to manage. At ONP Solicitors, we support thousands of clients through the moving process each year. With expert guidance and the right preparation, your move […]
How to choose the right conveyancing solicitor for your home purchase
Buying a home is a major life milestone—and while exhilarating, it often involves complex legal work. Knowing how to choose a conveyancing solicitor or who to trust when choosing a conveyancer can mean the difference between a smooth, stress-free transaction and a protracted legal saga. At ONP Solicitors, we’ve assisted over 80,000 clients since 1987, […]
Biggest day in ONP history: 5,000 Remortgage Completions achieved.
This milestone shows the remortgage market is gaining pace, driven by ONP’s scale, automation, and people-first approach.
How Welsh law changes are reshaping conveyancing
England and Wales may share a border and a legal heritage, but increasingly, they’re speaking in different dialects of the law. For conveyancing firms, that means becoming fluent in two evolving legal systems, each with its own terminology, processes, and expectations. Recent shifts in Welsh legislation illustrate how the two jurisdictions are setting their own […]
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Changes from 1st April 2025: What You Need to Know
Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) are coming into effect from 1st April 2025. It’s important to be aware of these updates as they will impact how much SDLT you’ll pay when purchasing or transferring equity in land or property. Here’s a quick overview of the new thresholds and how they could apply to […]
What to look for in a conveyancer
Choosing the right conveyancer is a crucial step in your home-buying journey. Whether you’re buying, selling, or remortgaging, a skilled conveyancer can help navigate the legal complexities. But with so many options, how do you decide who to trust? We’ll walk you through the key qualities to look for in a conveyancer, helping you move […]
Leasehold Reform 2024: What you need to know.
As of 31st January 2025, the government has made the first change to the rules around extending leases. Previously, leaseholders had to own a property for at least 2 years before they could extend their lease. The government has now removed this rule. This means that as soon as someone buys a property, they can […]
