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Reasons to use our Desborough conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Desborough property lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 The Desborough conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Desborough
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Desborough
  • 4 Desborough property lawyers work in partnership with Desborough estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 The organisations shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Desborough since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Desborough

Do the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Desborough?

We know of a number of auction practitioners we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Desborough is just one of the many areas of in which our lawyers are based.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Desborough last June yet the purchaser is telephoning me to say their solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?

After completion of your sale your lawyer should send the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where appropriate, your conveyancer should also evidence that the home loan has been discharged to the buyers conveyancers. There are no post completion tasks unique to conveyancing in Desborough.

The Desborough conveyancing firm that just started acting on my house acquisition in Desborough have without warning shut down. I only went with them because I needed a firm on the Lloyds conveyancing panel and my family Desborough lawyer was not. I issued them a cheque for £250 in advance. What are my options?

Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then inform them immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors should be in a position to assist.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Desborough. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Desborough

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Am I right to be suspicious that estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Desborough conveyancing company?

As with many professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all suggest lawyers to appoint. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are free to choose your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that most banks specify a panel list of law firms you have to use for the lender related work in your house move.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Desborough it brings up many solicitorsin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The ideal method of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Desborough or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Desborough differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of law firms. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Desborough regulated by the SRA

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

  • Andrew Boddy Solicitors, The Old Fire Station, School Lane, Rothwell, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6HZ
  • David Madams Solicitor, Bank Cottage, 4 Barlows Lane, Wilbarston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8QB
  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF
  • Brown & Company, 4a Church Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AA
  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Desborough regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Desborough but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Js Law Limited, Venari House, LE16 7XY

Planning law solicitors in Desborough regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Desborough with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Wartnaby Hefford, 44 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AH

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

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