Residential Conveyancing Advocates | Guernsey

What is conveyancing?

Conveyancing is a service provided by an Advocate in Guernsey when you are buying or selling property. It involves the process of transferring legal ownership of a property from one party to another. Property transactions in Guernsey cannot be completed without this legal procedure.

You can learn more by reading: What is conveyancing?

What is a conveyancer?

A conveyancer is a person within a firm of advocates whose job it is to help guide you through the process of buying or selling a property.

They will also liaise with your lending bank, the estate agent and the conveyancer who acts for the Vendor / Purchaser on the other side of the conveyance.

The Babbé conveyancing team can help you with different types of residential property transaction across Guernsey

Our team of real estate advocates can help you conduct your transaction.

• Buying, selling or re-mortgaging property and land
• Joint tenancy and tenants in common advice
• Transferring equity
• Buy to let conveyancing

Guernsey’s Open Market

The Open Market housing sector in Guernsey differs significantly from property markets in many other jurisdictions. Although anyone can purchase property in Guernsey, occupancy rights are governed by Guernsey’s Population Management department, making specialist local knowledge essential. A conveyancer experienced in Guernsey’s property transactions can explain occupancy regulations, assist with residency-related requirements and ensure that buyers understand exactly what rights and obligations come with their new property purchase.

At any one time, around 1,600 properties are registered as Open Market, equating to around 7% of the Island’s housing stock. They are typically more expensive than Local Market properties and frequently (but not always) offer larger accommodation, more extensive grounds and sought-after coastal or rural locations.

The conveyancing process in Guernsey

When you are ready to begin the conveyancing process, you will instruct an Advocate who will begin the conveyancing process.

The process includes:

• Initial paperwork
• Title research
• Borrowing
• Conditions of sale
• Court

To learn about the process in more detail, visit: The conveyancing process in Guernsey.

Why choose Babbé conveyancing advocates?

Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced property investor, we ensure your property transaction proceeds as smoothly as possible.

While automated processes and off-the-shelf solutions are available in today’s property market, what we offer is truly enduring. We lay the foundation for your new property goals.

For us, conveyancing is not merely an administrative task, it is a craft, and we are renowned for our precision and meticulous attention to detail.

Your Advocate will keep you updated on the progress of your property transaction at each stage. We maintain transparency with our fees, ensuring you will never receive an unexpected bill.

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Want to find out more about how conveyancing in Guernsey works? Download our free Guide To Conveyancing.