# The Legal Checks That Protect Your Property Purchase

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Published: 2026-03-25T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Buying a home involves far more than just agreeing a price. Behind the scenes, your solicitor carries out a series of legal checks and property searches designed to protect both you and your purchase. In this episode of our conveyancing series with Napthens Solicitors, we break down what these checks actually involve and why they’re a crucial part of the home-buying process. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning your next move, understanding these steps can give you confidence before committing to a property. Keep an eye out for more episodes in this conveyancing series every Wednesday. Enjoyed this video? Want to see more? Subscribe to the channel with the link below. That way, you won't miss any future uploads. 👉 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS ⏳ Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:46 Recap of the conveyancing process 00:02:03 Understanding property titles 00:02:55 Leasehold properties explained 00:04:30 What are property searches? 00:05:08 What local authority searches reveal 00:05:43 When searches need renewing 00:06:13 The draft contract explained 00:08:33 Reviewing the draft contract 00:09:20 Common red flags and how to handle them 00:12:15 The role of indemnity insurance 00:13:37 Communication and timing expectations 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveiQ 👉 GET PHIL SPENCER'S ADVICE DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX ✉ 🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ 👉 VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/ 👉 VISIT NAPTHENS’ WEBSITE 💻 🔗 https://www.napthens.co.uk/personal-legal-services/residential-conveyancing-solicitors/ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO NAPTHENS’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@napthensllp1503 ➤ CONNECT WITH MOVE iQ and NAPTHENS ON SOCIAL 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moveiq/ https://www.instagram.com/napthensllp Facebook: h…

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