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Reasons to use our Binfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Binfield conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Binfield
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Binfield regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Binfield - if so sets of lawyers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Binfield
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Binfield conveyancing can be made a lot more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Binfield since August 2023*

Sale

of house residence, Stretton Close, RG7 6EN completing on 11/09/2023 at a price of £470,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced premises, Deacons Lane, RG18 9RH completing on 22/09/2023 at a price of £750,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house residence, The Coombe, RG8 9QL completing on 01/09/2023 at a price of £1,200,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Purchase

of apartment Abbey Gardens RG7 5TZ, acquired for £420,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Binfield

My best friend’s dad is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Binfield?

You should compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. Whilst fees seem to vary but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Binfield costs more?

Binfield leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

I am buying a new build flat in Binfield. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Binfield

    Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Binfield I like with open areas and station nearby, the downside is that it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Binfield for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Binfield and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to business lessees, giving them the right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Binfield is one of our hundreds of locations in which the firms we work with are located

Our lawyer in Binfield has discovered a a legal deficiency with the lease for the flat we are buying in Binfield. The other side have suggested title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our lawyer has advised that as he is on the bank conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the mortgage company?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. A precondition to being on the bank approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the lender can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Binfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lesley A Clay Solicitor, Wayside Cottage, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6TE
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU
  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Binfield regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Binfield but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Pure Property Law Partners Limited, 33 Ashbury Drive, RG31 5LJ

Planning law solicitors in Binfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Binfield specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU

Neighboring Locations

Goring
Thatcham
Binfield
Cookham
Finchampstead
Sandhurst
Reading

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