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Atherstone Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to completion was 18 days for conveyancing in Atherstone
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £2,517
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £270
  • 4 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Atherstone
  • 5 94% freehold and 6% leasehold conveyancing in Atherstone for last year

Examples of recent conveyancing in Atherstone since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Atherstone

At what point will exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Atherstone and do I need to attend the solicitors branch?

Where you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Atherstone you are invited in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the law practices we recommend supply a nationwide conveyancing service and give as equally detailed and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the purchase agreement is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the solicitor to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Atherstone)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

My Solicitor in Atherstone has never been on on the The Mortgage Works Conveyancing Panel. Can I still use my family solicitor even though they are excluded from the The Mortgage Works approved list?

The limited options available to you here include:

  1. Complete the purchase with your existing Atherstone lawyers but The Mortgage Works will need to instruct a solicitor on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the overall conveyancing charges as well as cause frustration.
  2. Find a new solicitor to act in the conveyancing, remembering to check they are on the The Mortgage Works panel

Are all Atherstone Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel?

A selection of banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their panels.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in July 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Bank of Ireland are being problematic. The Atherstone solicitor who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Bank of Ireland are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Bank of Ireland have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Bank of Ireland have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Bank of Ireland 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.

Intending to buy a apartment in Atherstone. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Barclays 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 Atherstone lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

I have recentlydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Atherstone for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Atherstone conveyancing specialists.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Atherstone it brings up numerous solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?

The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the opinion of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Atherstone or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Atherstone vary, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you clarify that the costs are assured not to to be inflated.

I am looking at a couple of apartments in Atherstone both have approximately forty five years left on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease shortens the marketability of the lease deteriorates and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is advisable to extend the lease term. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.

I purchased a basement flat in Atherstone, conveyancing formalities finalised 6 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Atherstone with a long lease are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2089

With 63 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Atherstone regulated by the SRA

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

  • John Bromfield & Company Limited, 120 Abbey Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5BY
  • Ldj Ltd, 29 Dugdale Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5QN
  • Ldj Solicitors, 29 Dugdale Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5QN
  • Cocks Lloyd, Riversley House, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TX
  • Tustain Jones & Co, 18 Ptarmigan Place, Off Townsend Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Atherstone

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Atherstone with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Ldj Solicitors, 29 Dugdale Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5QN
  • Cocks Lloyd, Riversley House, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TX
  • Tustain Jones & Co, 18 Ptarmigan Place, Off Townsend Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RX

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Atherstone?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Atherstone. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Receive a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Atherstone.

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

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