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Conveyancing in Caversham : Keep it Local

5 reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Caversham

  • 1 Caversham conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Caversham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Caversham will be carried out by a solicitor on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Caversham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Caversham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 The Caversham conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Caversham

Examples of recent conveyancing in Caversham since January 2025*

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Transfer

of house residence, Henley Road, RG4 6DJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £556,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of detached residence premises, Farleigh Mews, RG4 6RG completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £458,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Sale

of apartment Brigham Road RG1 8QS, at purchase sum of £295,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

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Acquisition

of flat Pell Street RG1 2NR, acquired for £77,158. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Caversham

Do the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend execute auction conveyancing in Caversham?

We know of a few auction lawyers we can connect you with those conducting auction conveyancing. Caversham is one of the many locations in which our lawyers cover.

Will lawyers request an advanced payment for conveyancing in Caversham?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Caversham your lawyer will request that you put them with monies to cover the search fees. Generally this is asked for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the sale price then this will be required immediately in advance of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed should be transferred a couple of days ahead of the completion date.

Having spent time reading moneysavingexpert.com for an online lawyer in Caversham, many post that I must use a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Caversham Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have obtained certification by the law Society CQS was created to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps house movers to recognise solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Caversham is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Caversham

There are two types of lawyers who can execute conveyancing in Caversham namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can administer the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. Both are required to conduct Caversham conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally conducted and that all requirements and procedures should be accurately adhered to.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Caversham. I have a mortgage offer with Coventry BS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Coventry BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.

I have instructed a Caversham conveyancer having made sure that they are on the Principality conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Principality will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Principality will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Caversham surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Caversham. Conveyancing is daunting 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 selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Caversham

    Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. 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.

It's been quite a while since I last sold a house. A quick search suggests that the costs vary considerably. Can you refer me to a trustworthy Caversham lawyer that will assist me as well as represent HSBC?

The purpose of this site is restricted to being a directory service for conveyancing practitioners who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC in certain locations for example Caversham . We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practitioner.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Caversham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Caversham Solicitors Limited, 51a Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8AX
  • Farrington & Co, 61 Kidmore End Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8ST
  • Blandy & Blandy Llp, 1 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DA
  • Boyes Turner Llp, Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD
  • E J Winter & Son Llp, St Lawrence House, 10-12 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Caversham

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Caversham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Caversham Solicitors Limited, 51a Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8AX
  • Cdrk Solicitors, 20-22 Richfield Avenue, Suite 4, Reading, RG1 8EQ
  • Blandy & Blandy Llp, 1 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DA
  • Boyes Turner Llp, Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD
  • Khan Solicitors, Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EU

Planning law solicitors in Caversham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Caversham specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Blandy & Blandy Llp, 1 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DA
  • Boyes Turner Llp, Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD
  • Field Seymour Parkes Llp, 1 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PN
  • Anthony Sandall & Co, Brightwell House, 40 Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4AU
  • Pitmans Llp, 47 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SR

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

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