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Conveyancing is a complex process – and unfortunately, mistakes can and do happen. You rely on the expertise of your conveyancer when you’re buying a property to ensure:
Conveyancing negligence occurs when a conveyancer fails to meet the standard expected from a reasonably competent professional. For example, if you later find out you have no right to park, or a neighbour actually owns part of your garden, they may have been negligent.
At Neglect Assist, we specialise in professional negligence claims against conveyancers. We will investigate your case, gather the right evidence, and help you recover compensation for the financial losses caused by that breach of duty.
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We understand that discovering errors in your property transaction can be deeply stressful and financially overwhelming. Whether you’re facing unexpected costs, restrictions you weren’t warned about, or feel let down by a solicitor you trusted, you’re not alone. Our team is here to support you with clear guidance and proven expertise.
We have extensive experience handling a wide range of conveyancing negligence cases, including:
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Below are typical situations where your solicitor or conveyancer may have acted negligently during your property transaction:
You bought your property jointly, but:
Your solicitor or conveyancer didn’t carry out all the relevant and necessary searches before you committed to buying. Examples include:
You bought your leasehold flat in the last six years and have now been told:
With over 17 years’ experience in financial and professional negligence law, our expert solicitors specialise in claims just like yours, offering trusted support from start to finish.
We’ve recovered over £150 million in compensation for victims of negligent financial advice, proving our ability to deliver meaningful results.
We succeed in the vast majority of negligence claims we take on, with a 90% success rate, giving you real confidence in a positive outcome.
You only pay if we win your case. Our clear, fixed-percentage fees mean no hidden costs, providing complete peace of mind throughout the process.
We’re fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 468940), ensuring your claim is handled with integrity, professionalism, and complete accountability.
You’ll receive clear, jargon-free advice, regular updates, and one dedicated solicitor throughout your case, ensuring continuity, confidentiality, and personalised support every step of the way.
Mr K purchases a property where sewage is drained to a septic tank and treatment unit. Several months after the purchase had been completed, he discovered that the septic tank did not comply with legal regulations as it was constructed too close to the property. This information was contained within the water and drainage search made available before the exchange of contracts but was missed by Mr K’s solicitor. He has to relocate the septic tank and treatment unit and this costs £15,000. This could have been deducted from the purchase price had he known of the problem beforehand.
Mr & Mrs L purchase a property and use the services of a local conveyancing practitioner. The house benefits from a garden and Mr & Mrs L are led to believe that they will own land adjoining the property measuring 15 meters in length. However, title plans indicate that 5 meters of the land in question is actually owned by the local council. This information was available before the purchase but not noticed by the conveyancing practitioner. The property value was reduced by £20,000 as a result of this error.
Mrs M purchases a property and is led to believe that the local council are responsible for maintaining a footpath that runs alongside it. However, she later discovers that the footpath in question falls within her property boundaries and a condition is registered that stipulates she is responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. She is required to pay £10,000 to have the footpath resurfaced.
Conveyancing negligence can cause significant financial losses, and you’re entitled to claim compensation that puts you back in the position you would have been in had the negligence not occurred.
Our experts will carefully calculate all aspects of your loss to ensure you receive full and fair compensation. We’ve recovered amounts ranging from £10,000 to over £100,000 for clients, depending on the severity and impact of the negligence. No matter how high the compensation is, our aim is to restore your financial position to what it would have been if the negligence had not occurred.
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“In my twelve years specialising in this area, I’ve seen first-hand how conveyancing negligence can have a devastating impact on clients. One case that stands out involved a client discovering a disused coal mine shaft in their garden — something their solicitor failed to flag. The cost to make it safe ran into thousands. We proved the solicitor’s breach of duty and recovered the full costs for investigation and remedial work. Our deep knowledge of the conveyancing process means we know exactly what should have been done and when, we can quickly spot where things went wrong and build a strong case. If you believe your residential conveyancer was negligent, we’re here to assess your claim and guide you through the next steps.”
Throughout the entire process, you’ll receive regular updates, clear guidance, and fast responses to any queries. Your dedicated solicitor will be your main point of contact from day one to resolution.
Property transactions are often one of the largest financial commitments people make. Our No Win, No Fee agreement allows you to pursue a conveyancing negligence claim without upfront legal fees.
What This Means for You
Conveyancing errors often occur alongside wider professional failings during a property transaction. If your case involves surveyors, solicitors or other advisers, the services below may be relevant:
Compensation is usually based on the cost to put things right and investigate reasonable solutions. Sometimes, compensation may reflect the overpayment for the property on completion, supported by expert evidence. When we assess your case, we will let you know how your potential compensation is likely to be calculated.
The usual time limit to sue a conveyancing solicitor is six years from the date of the exchange of contracts. However, in certain limited circumstances, this can be extended – but only if you act within three years of discovering the problem. If you’re unsure, we are happy to discuss this with you and advise further.
Most conveyancing negligence claims are resolved within six to eighteen months, but timing depends on the complexity of your case.
If a conveyancer makes a mistake, we’ll investigate your claim, aim to prove a breach of the duty of care to you and seek to recover your financial losses that were directly caused by the negligence.
We’ll obtain and review your conveyancer’s file and consider the conveyancer’s work in detail to assess whether they breached their duty of care. Expert evidence (e.g., from a surveyor) may also be required – for instance, to show the property overvaluation or to comment on planning issues.
Tim qualified as a solicitor in 2011 and has substantial experience handling professional negligence, financial mis-selling and fraud-related claims, including complex group actions involving systemic mis-selling.
Tim has reviewed this page to help ensure the legal information is accurate, up to date and relevant to individuals considering a potential claim.
We offer a free, confidential consultation to help you understand your legal options. Our specialist solicitors handle professional negligence, pension and investment mis-selling, and fraud recovery claims across England and Wales. From day one, we’ll give you clear, practical advice tailored to your situation.
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You do not need legal representation to make a financial services claim. You can complain yourself at no cost and under FCA rules, the financial services provider must provide a response. If you feel this is unsatisfactory, you can complain to the statutory redress bodies, the FOS and FSCS who can award you compensation. This is a free service.
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