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Bracknell Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 125 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Bracknell
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Bracknell that are buy to let is 11%
  • 3 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Bracknell is 22% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £10,825

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bracknell since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bracknell

Do the conveyancing lawyers to be found on your site execute auction conveyancing in Bracknell?

There are a number of auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Bracknell is one of hundreds of areas of where our lawyers are based.

We are purchasing a victorian detached house in Bracknell. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to see if these works are prohibited?

Your solicitor should check the registered title as conveyancing in Bracknell will sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain alterations or require the consent of another owner. Many additions need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We are getting the release of further monies on our mortgage from HSBC as we wish to carry out a loft conversion to our house in Bracknell. Do we need to choose a nearby Bracknell solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

HSBC don't usually instruct a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the HSBC panel.

I can not fathom if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Bracknell building society branch on various occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Bracknell conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called to say that they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Your lawyer must comply with the CML Handbook section two provisions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

My wife and I purchased a renovated Victorian property in Bracknell. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Virgin Money. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Bracknell and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Bracknell. 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bracknell

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Bracknell is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Bracknell are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bracknell you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bracknell may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Bracknell it brings up numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the guidance of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Bracknell or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Bracknell vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of three estimates from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bracknell regulated by the SRA

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

  • Kite Griffin, Brooke House, High Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1LL
  • Wilson & Berry, Coppid Hall, Warfield Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2LR
  • Fairbrother & Darlow, 13 Milbanke Court, Milbanke Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RP
  • C J Giles & Co, Evolution House, 53-59 Peach Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XP
  • Ascot Lawyers Ltd, Ascentia House, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bracknell regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bracknell practicing in commercial conveyancing in Bracknell. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Kite Griffin, Brooke House, High Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1LL
  • Wilson & Berry, Coppid Hall, Warfield Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2LR
  • C J Giles & Co, Evolution House, 53-59 Peach Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XP
  • Ascot Lawyers Ltd, Ascentia House, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
  • Peter A C Sloan Solicitors, 2 The Courtyard, Denmark Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AZ

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

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Bracknell but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Dorling Cottrell Limited, 1 Station Square , RG12 1QB
  • Pure Property Law Partners Limited, 29a High Street , SL5 7HG
  • Erhardt & Warnell, 59b High Street, SL5 7HP
  • Sunningdale Property Lawyers, 13 Hermitage Parade, SL5 7HE
  • Vickery Conveyancing Ltd, 75/79 Park Street, GU15 3PE

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

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