New-build specialists, not generalists
Every firm on our panel runs new-build conveyancing as a primary practice area. They know each major developer's standard pack, their quirks, and where to push back.
Solicitor Services
Why work with us
Solicitor Services
Most general high-street solicitors are perfectly capable of handling a resale purchase. New-build is different. Reservation agreements, deposit protection, longstop dates, ground rent provisions, Section 106 obligations, management company structures, deed of variation, NHBC documentation. The conveyancers on our panel run hundreds of new-build transactions a year. They spot the issues that delay or derail deals, and they price transparently.
21-28 daysTypical exchange window
Under 24hQuote turnaround
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What you get
Built around your outcome
Tight reservation timelines respected
Developers typically demand exchange within 21 to 28 days of reservation. Our panel is structured to hit that window without compromising due diligence.
Lease and ground rent scrutiny
Ground rent provisions, doubling clauses, lease extensions, management charges. The terms you sign at exchange affect your resale value and your monthly costs for decades. We pick this apart before you commit.
Section 106 and planning conditions
New developments come with planning obligations that bind future owners. Our solicitors flag the ones that matter (occupancy restrictions, affordable housing clawbacks, infrastructure contributions) and explain them in plain English.
Warranty and defect documentation
NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee, LABC. We make sure the warranty pack is correct, registered, and transferable, and that you understand what it covers.
Transparent fixed-fee pricing
Our panel firms quote fixed fees up front, with disbursements itemised. No hidden hourly billing, no surprises at completion.
How it works
How our solicitor intro works
- 01
Brief call
We understand the development you are buying into, the structure of the transaction (cash, mortgage, off-plan, ready), and your timeline. We match you to the firm on our panel best suited to that brief.
- 02
Quote and engagement
The firm sends you a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours. You engage them directly. There is no kickback to Renowned Homes; the relationship is referral-based.
- 03
Pre-contract review
Title pack, lease, planning documents, search results, warranty certificates, and reservation agreement reviewed. A written report flags every material issue before you exchange.
- 04
Exchange of contracts
Deposit funds transferred and contracts exchanged within the developer's timeline. Longstop date confirmed and protected.
- 05
Pre-completion checks
Lender funds requested, final searches refreshed, completion statement issued. We coordinate with your broker so the dates align.
- 06
Completion
Funds transferred, keys released, title registered with HM Land Registry. SDLT submitted and paid within the statutory deadline. Your file is closed with a clean record for any future sale.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do you take a referral fee from the solicitor?
No. The introduction is free to you and uncompensated to us. The panel exists because the firms on it have proven they handle new-build well, not because they pay for placement. We disclose any future change to this arrangement transparently.
Can I use my own solicitor?
Yes. The introduction is optional. We simply ask you to confirm your chosen solicitor has handled new-build transactions recently and can meet the developer's exchange deadline.
Should I use the developer's panel solicitor?
Only if that firm is genuinely acting in your interest. Developer-panel solicitors are faster but may be less adversarial on ground rent, lease terms, or covenant issues. We help you weigh the trade-off case by case.
What does new-build conveyancing typically cost?
Fixed legal fees on our panel typically range from £1,200 to £2,500 plus VAT, depending on the transaction value and complexity. Disbursements (searches, Land Registry, SDLT submission) are quoted separately and itemised.
Can your panel handle international or non-resident buyers?
Yes. Several panel firms are set up for cross-jurisdictional transactions, AML on overseas funds, and remote completions via power of attorney or e-signature where the lender allows.
