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Top 5 reasons to use our service to help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Earley

  • 1 Earley lawyers work in partnership with Earley estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 The organisations shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 3 Earley solicitor are the key to a successful Earley conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Earley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 There is a strong possibility the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Earley - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Earley since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Earley

We note that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Earley?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Earley.

I am purchasing a property in Earley. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Principality be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Principality your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements set out in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Principality. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Principality where a lease does not satisfy these requirements. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Earley.

I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in October 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Barclays are being problematic. The Earley solicitor who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Barclays are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Barclays have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Barclays have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Barclays may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Planning on purchasing a flat in Earley. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the HSBC conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Earley lawyer is on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build apartment in Earley. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Earley

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £195,000 and found one round the corner in Earley I like with a park and station nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Earley suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.

Am I best advised to instruct a Earley conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am buying? I have an old university friend who can execute the legal formalities but his firm is located approximately 350kilometers away.

The benefit of a local Earley conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Earley know how is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and they were happy that should trump using an unknown Earley conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.

I need to find a lender panel solicitor in Earley. Can you assist?

Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Earley panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Earley are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Earley not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Earley regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Earley but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • The Head Partnership Solicitors Llp, Unit 9, Chalfont Court, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5SY
  • Barrett & Co Solicitors Llp, Salisbury House, 54 Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4AZ
  • Johnsons Solicitors Limited, City Gate Business Centre, Southampton Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2QW
  • Hewetts Law Limited, 55-57 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PS
  • Thompson Leatherdale, 61 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Earley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Earley specialising in commercial conveyancing in Earley. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • The Head Partnership Solicitors Llp, Unit 9, Chalfont Court, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5SY
  • Barrett & Co Solicitors Llp, Salisbury House, 54 Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4AZ
  • Johnsons Solicitors Limited, City Gate Business Centre, Southampton Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2QW
  • Anthony Sandall & Co, Brightwell House, 40 Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4AU
  • Hewetts Law Limited, 55-57 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PS

Planning law solicitors in Earley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Earley with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Anthony Sandall & Co, Brightwell House, 40 Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4AU
  • Field Seymour Parkes Llp, 1 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PN
  • Boyes Turner Llp, Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD
  • Blandy & Blandy Llp, 1 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DA
  • Pitmans Llp, 47 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SR

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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