Which method of completion by post is most commonly used and guided by Law Society guidelines?

• A. In person at the seller's office
• B. By post
• C. Electronically by portal
• D. By telephone

Answer: (B)

Completion by post is the standard method in conveyancing for finalising a sale. Law Society guidelines have traditionally treated it as the default approach because it provides a secure, traceable, and practical way to exchange the necessary documents and funds without everyone needing to be in the same place. In practice, the seller’s solicitor sends the signed transfer deed and related papers to the buyer’s solicitor by post, while the buyer’s solicitor arranges the purchase funds by bank transfer. Once the documents are received and funds are in place, completion occurs.

Other methods exist in some contexts, such as completing in person at the seller’s office, using electronic portals, or completing by telephone. These are less aligned with the historical guideline, which is why completion by post remains the most commonly used and guideline-guided method.