Legal Assistance
At 365 Invest, we work with a panel of trusted, independent lawyers, many of whom are recommended by the developer for each scheme.
Our Trusted Partners
Buying an investment property is far easier when you have legal support that understands both the development and the lending process from the outset. Because our trusted partners already understand the project documents, build timelines and typical lender requirements, they can reduce early queries, avoid unnecessary admin, and progress your purchase more efficiently.
You are always free to choose your own solicitor, but when you appoint one from our panel, they are fully briefed from day one and coordinate closely with our team. This joined-up approach ensures everyone is working from the same information, helping the transaction move forward smoothly and with fewer surprises.
The panel lawyers handle all core legal work, including due diligence, searches, title review and contract preparation. They then manage the exchange and completion process with clear communication and structured timelines. Throughout the purchase, you receive plain-English updates, transparent fee scopes and strong document control, so you always know exactly where things stand.
The result is a more streamlined buying experience, fewer delays, and often lower costs compared with instructing a solicitor who is new to the development. By using lawyers who already know the scheme inside out, you benefit from efficiency, consistency and a faster, less stressful route to completion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buy to Let Solicitors
- What do buy to let solicitors do?
Buy to let solicitors manage the legal transfer of an investment property, overseeing contract review, property searches, exchange and completion. Their role is to ensure ownership is transferred correctly and that the transaction complies with UK property law and lender requirements where applicable.
- Do I need a specialist buy to let solicitor?
While any conveyancing solicitor can act on a property purchase, those experienced in buy to let transactions understand lender requirements, lease structures and investment‑specific contract terms. This can be particularly helpful when purchasing through a limited company or using a buy to let mortgage.
- What is the role of a solicitor in an off‑plan buy to let purchase?
Off‑plan purchases involve exchanging contracts before construction is complete, which requires careful review of developer agreements, deposit terms and completion conditions. Buy to let solicitors familiar with off‑plan developments understand these structures and the timelines involved.
- When do I instruct a buy to let solicitor?
A solicitor is usually instructed shortly after paying a reservation fee. Early instruction allows legal due diligence to begin promptly and helps keep the buy to let purchase process on schedule.
- How much do buy to let solicitors charge?
Fees vary depending on whether the property is leasehold or freehold, whether it is off plan and whether finance is involved. Costs usually include legal fees and disbursements such as searches and Land Registry charges, which are outlined in advance by your solicitor.
- Can I use my own solicitor?
Yes, you are free to appoint your own solicitor for a buy to let purchase. Many off‑plan developments also have solicitors who are already acting on multiple units within the building and are therefore familiar with the contract structure, title documents and developer requirements, which can support an efficient transaction. The choice of solicitor remains entirely yours.
- What legal checks are carried out during a buy to let purchase?
During conveyancing, buy to let solicitors conduct property searches, review title documentation, confirm lease or freehold terms and coordinate with any lender to satisfy legal conditions prior to completion. These checks help ensure the property can be legally transferred without unresolved issues.
- Does 365 Invest provide legal advice?
No. 365 Invest does not provide legal advice. We introduce experienced, independent buy to let solicitors who act in your interests and handle the conveyancing process directly with you.
