Which stages are included in the buyer's solicitor's role?

• A. Pre Market, Pre Contract, Exchange, Pre Completion, Completion, Post Completion
• B. Market analysis and property valuation
• C. Drafting the transfer deed
• D. Arranging boundary surveys

Answer: (A)

The stages shown reflect the full lifecycle of a residential conveyancing transaction from the buyer’s perspective. The buyer’s solicitor is involved from the earliest planning and due diligence before the property is marketed (Pre Market), through checking title and contracts, negotiating terms, and raising enquiries (Pre Contract), to binding the deal at exchange, arranging final checks and funds (Pre Completion), completing the transfer (Completion), and handling post-completion tasks such as registering the title and dealing with stamp duty (Post Completion). This broad sequence captures the ongoing duties of the buyer’s solicitor across the whole purchase, not just a single task.

The other options focus on specific tasks rather than the overall lifecycle. Market analysis and property valuation are typically done by a valuer or surveyor, not a defined stage in the buyer’s conveyancing workflow. Drafting the transfer deed is usually the seller’s solicitor’s job, with the buyer’s solicitor reviewing it. Boundary surveys may be arranged if needed, but they’re not a fixed stage in the buyer’s solicitor’s role.