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Conveyancing in Burton Latimer : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Burton Latimer conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Burton Latimer
  • 2 Burton Latimer lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Burton Latimer conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Burton Latimer conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Burton Latimer home moves can be made a lot more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Burton Latimer has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Burton Latimer since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Burton Latimer

My partner and I have just bought a house in Burton Latimer. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Burton Latimer?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Burton Latimer. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be incorrect, then you may have a claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Burton Latimer.

How up to date is your database of Burton Latimer solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel? Do Santander send you an updated list?

Burton Latimer conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Santander directly.

What does a local search tell me about the property I am purchasing in Burton Latimer?

Burton Latimer conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as Onsearch The local search plays a central part in many a Burton Latimer conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Burton Latimer is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Burton Latimer are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Burton Latimer you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Burton Latimer may ascertain 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.

I was recommended by numerous estate agents in Burton Latimer to select a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to recommend your site over another?

We don’t offer any commission for directing people to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

I only have Seventy years unexpired on my flat in Burton Latimer. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What should I do?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent may be helpful to carry out a search and prepare a report to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Burton Latimer.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Burton Latimer regulated by the SRA

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

  • Isis Legal Ltd, 1a Horsemarket, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DG
  • Crofts, 4 School Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DH
  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ
  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH
  • Evans Cook Solicitors, 62 Broad Green, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4LQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Burton Latimer regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Burton Latimer practicing in commercial conveyancing in Burton Latimer. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Crofts, 4 School Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DH
  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ
  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH
  • Hannah Solicitors Llp, Christchurch House, The Embankment, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1LD
  • Garley-evans & Chapman Legal Limited, 83 Kimbolton Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8HL

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Burton Latimer?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Burton Latimer. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive 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 necessary.
  • Have a speedy, objective and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Burton Latimer.

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

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