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Reasons to use our Bakewell conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Bakewell regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Bakewell conveyancing can become significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Bakewell has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers are based in Bakewell - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Bakewell is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bakewell since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bakewell

I can't travel far from Bakewell. Please spell out why all Bakewell conveyancers are not on all lender panels?

Pre- 2008 most lenders had an attitude to risk which is different from today. The FSA in 2010 instigated a thematic review into fraud which concluded: know the conveyancers on your panel. As a result, mortgage companies have subsequently looked to extract more information from law firms concerning their processes and the individuals who work for them and set certain criteria such as completing a minimum amount of transactions. Thousands of law practices have found themselves removed from lender panels even though they had 100% healthy disciplinary record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Such firms were never going to meet the minimum volume of transactions the mortgage companies set.

I have 71 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Bakewell. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 15/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Minimum 85 years unexpired from completion, except where the mortgage application is pursuant to Platform's participation in the Government's Help to Buy Shared Equity scheme, in which case (a) the unexpired lease term must not be less than 250 years for new-build houses and not less than 125 years for new-build flats and (b) ground rent must be reasonable at all times and any escalation must be linked to RPI (Retail Price Index) or a similar index.

I have justbecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Bakewell for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to check if the premises 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 Bakewell conveyancing specialists.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Bakewell in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend not give a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can look into this further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bakewell. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I have been pointed in your direction by two or three local property agents in Bakewell to select a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to recommend your site rather than another?

We refuse to make any referral fee for sending work in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the property agent informed us that the vendor will only go ahead if we use the agent's preferred lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Bakewell

We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated buyer is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to appoint your own,trusted Bakewell conveyancing firm - rather thanthose that will provide their estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by senior management.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bakewell regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bakewell with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Bakewell. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Moorstone Investments Limited, Over Road, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PL
  • Windles Solicitors Limited, Moorstone Cottage, Over Road, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PL
  • Franklin & Co, Town Hall Chambers, Anchor Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DR

Planning law solicitors in Bakewell regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bakewell specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Franklin & Co, Town Hall Chambers, Anchor Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DR

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Bakewell is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing lender (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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