Michelle O'Shea & Co

07/04/2026

🏡 What Does a Conveyancer Actually Do?

When you’re buying or selling a property, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to make sure everything is legally sound and completed correctly. That’s where a conveyancer comes in.

A conveyancer manages the legal transfer of property ownership from one party to another and ensures the transaction progresses smoothly and securely.
Here are some of the key things we handle during the process:

📄 Contracts – Reviewing and preparing legal contracts between buyer and seller.
🔎 Property Searches – Carrying out checks with local authorities and other bodies to uncover important information about the property.
📑 Land Registry – Ensuring the change of ownership is properly registered with the Land Registry.
🔑 Completion – Managing the transfer of funds and finalising the legal transfer so the buyer can receive the keys.

While it can seem like a complex process, having an experienced conveyancing team means every step is handled carefully to protect your interests.

At Michelle O’Shea & Co, we specialise exclusively in residential conveyancing, helping buyers and sellers navigate the process with confidence.

Licensed Conveyancers are required by statute to effect Professional Indemnity Insurance which protects the customer against loss in the event of the Licensed Conveyancer being negligent when carrying out their conveyancing. In addition, they have to contribute to a Compensation Fund, which is admin...

24/03/2026

🏡 First-Time Buyer Guide: What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted?
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone — but once your offer is accepted, many buyers are unsure what happens next. Understanding the conveyancing process can help you feel more confident and prepared as your purchase progresses.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the key stages:

1️⃣ Instruct Your Conveyancer
Once your offer is accepted, you’ll appoint a conveyancer to handle the legal side of the purchase. They will review the contract, liaise with the seller’s solicitor, and guide you through the process.

2️⃣ Property Searches
Your conveyancer will carry out essential searches with the local authority and other relevant bodies. These checks reveal important information about the property, such as planning issues, drainage connections, or environmental considerations.

3️⃣ Mortgage Checks
If you’re buying with a mortgage, your lender will carry out a valuation of the property and issue a formal mortgage offer. Your conveyancer will also review the lender’s requirements before the transaction can proceed.

4️⃣ Exchange of Contracts
Once all checks, searches and enquiries are complete — and both parties are satisfied — contracts are formally exchanged. At this point the transaction becomes legally binding and a completion date is agreed.

5️⃣ Completion Day 🎉
This is the day you’ve been waiting for. The purchase funds are transferred, ownership of the property is officially transferred to you, and you can collect the keys to your new home.

Buying your first property can feel overwhelming, but with the right legal support the process can be smooth and straightforward.

At Michelle O’Shea & Co, we specialise in residential conveyancing and work closely with buyers, lenders and estate agents to help ensure your transaction progresses efficiently.

💡 Planning to buy your first home? Save this guide for when you start your property search.

We can act on your behalf in relation to any purchase of a residential property in England and Wales, whether it is a house, flat or piece of land. You may be wondering what it is exactly that we do when acting on a purchase of property. To assist, a brief outline of a typical transaction is set out...

17/03/2026

🏡 Buying or Selling Your Home?

The legal side of moving house can feel complicated — but with the right team, it doesn’t have to be stressful.

At Michelle O’Shea & Co, we specialise exclusively in residential conveyancing, helping clients across England and Wales move home with confidence. Our experienced team focuses solely on property transactions, which means you receive knowledgeable guidance and a smooth, efficient process from start to finish.

We can help with:

✔ Buying a property
✔ Selling your home
✔ Remortgaging
✔ Transfers of equity

We understand that every move is important. That’s why we pride ourselves on clear communication, transparent pricing, and a friendly, supportive service throughout your transaction.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving up the ladder, or refinancing your property, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

📲 Get started today — request your online conveyancing quote in just a few minutes.

https://michelleoshea.co.uk

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10/03/2026

Another thoughtful surprise from a happy client! 🎁

Back in November, Sarah Atterbury here at Michelle O'Shea Conveyancers had the pleasure of assisting a lovely client with both their sale and purchase. Today, they popped back into the office with this incredibly kind thank-you gift box – such a wonderful and unexpected gesture! 🍫🍾

We’re always grateful to receive feedback like this, and it truly means a lot to know our clients feel supported throughout what can be a very busy and sometimes stressful process.

A big well done to Sarah for continuing to deliver such fantastic service, and a huge thank you to our lovely client for their generosity – it really made our day! 😊

If you’re looking for a friendly, experienced team to help with your next move, we’d love to help.

🌐 https://michelleoshea.co.uk

25/02/2026

✨ We’re Live! ✨

We’re excited to announce the launch of the brand new Michelle O’Shea & Co website! 🎉

Designed with our clients in mind, the new site makes it even easier to learn about our services, understand the conveyancing process, and get in touch with our friendly, experienced team.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or remortgaging, we’re here to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Take a look around and let us know what you think 👇

🌐 https://michelleoshea.co.uk

13/02/2026

We are looking for a Full time - Legal Secretary/Admin Assistant

The person we are looking for should:
▪ Be confident dealing with members of the public in particular able to answer calls, take messages, call clients back and also have a good face to face manner for those clients attending the office;
▪ Attention to detail essential;
▪ Good organisational skills;
▪ Computer literacy essential - we use the standard Microsoft software such as word and outlook which you must be proficient in. Training on our CRM system will be provided;
▪ Will need to be in the office in West Bridgford.

Conveyancing experience preferred although training can be given for the right candidate.

For this role, you will need to live and be located within easy commute of West Bridgford, Nottingham. PLEASE, PLEASE do not contact us if you live outside the UK. We are not looking to offshore these roles and they CANNOT be done remotely.

Our offices are "compact" so whilst we are a fairly sizeable team, we all work in close proximity and so it will be essential that the people we take on will be a good fit.

Recruiters are welcome to contact us if you have candidates available.

23/12/2025

Feeling very grateful as we wrap up the year 🎄✨

Thank you to our amazing clients and referrers for the kind reviews and lovely gifts — your support means the world to us 💝

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎁🥂

19/11/2025

Celebrating more fantastic reviews and gifts for our team over the last few weeks ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

06/11/2025

We are looking for a Full time - Legal Secretary/Admin Assistant The person we are looking for should: ▪ Be confident dealing with members of the public in particular able to answer calls, take messages, call clients back and also have a good face to face manner for those clients attending the off...

17/10/2025

A couple of 5 ⭐️ reviews for team O’Shea this week. We really do appreciate them!

18/09/2025

Small surprise deliveries make a busy week brighter in the office!