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Reasons to use our Buntingford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Buntingford - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Buntingford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Solicitor conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Buntingford estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 No matter what any other companies tell you it may be necessary to attend your solicitor to sign legal papers. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 5 Buntingford solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Buntingford since September 2023*

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of semi-detached premises, Mill Close, SG9 9SZ completing on 08/09/2023 at a price of £407,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Buntingford

Finally the sale completed on my house in Buntingford last March yet the purchaser is SMS messaging daily to say her conveyancer needs to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

Following your disposal your solicitor is duty bound to send the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer should also send confirmation that the mortgage has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion tasks just for conveyancing in Buntingford.

I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Buntingford. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Buntingford you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Buntingford.

My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Buntingford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Buntingford conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Buntingford. Having lived in Buntingford for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Buntingford. I now require my papers but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Buntingford of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Buntingford is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Buntingford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Buntingford you would need to get your solicitor to go 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 Buntingford may determine 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 premises.

Am I right to be concerned by brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Buntingford conveyancing practice?

As with lots of professional services, often suggestions from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are numerous players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all put forward solicitors to use. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the right to appoint your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that some lenders specify a panel list of conveyancers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Buntingford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Buntingford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Buntingford. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • J F Mitchell & Co, Old Vicarage, Bull Lane, Langley Upper Green, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4SA

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

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Buntingford. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard 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.
  • Have a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Buntingford.

Buntingford commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of commercial premises Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Dealing with notices received or to be served pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions

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

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