New conveyancing system could speed up home move

Homebuyers and vendors could potentially reduce the amount of time it takes to buy or sell property by up to 11 days by using Navigator, a new online conveyancing system, designed to speed up the legal part of the transaction.

Launched by Move with Us, home of the UK’s largest network of independent estate agents, Navigator allows home movers to complete and share legal forms securely online, cutting out any hold ups that can be caused by postal delays and helping customers to be legally prepared much earlier on in the transaction. However, Navigator is only available exclusively to home movers that sign up for conveyancing through a Move with Us partner agent.

Navigator allows customers to keep track of the conveyancing aspect of their home move with features including real-time information on the progress of the conveyancing, 24/7 online availability, email reminders and access to key contacts for online and telephone support.

Traditionally, conveyancing has been one of the longest and most stressful components of a home move. In fact, research completed by the Conveyancing Association highlights that over the last five years 23% of all home movers believe their transaction has fallen through due to delays caused by poor communication.

Ian Fletcher, Director, Move with Us, says: “Navigator provides home buyers and sellers with simple and clear information allowing them to track the progress of their purchase or sale online and be legally prepared much earlier on in the transaction. This means that they can move quickly once an offer has been accepted.

“Saving time during the conveyancing process can reduce the number of property sales that fall through by ensuring that home movers are legally prepared earlier on in the transaction and demonstrating they are a committed and serious buyer.

“Initial results and feedback from customers have shown that by providing this information online and in real-time, we can speed up the conveyancing process and reduce the amount of time spent by home movers sending information via traditional post.”