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Reasons to use our Duxford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers are based in Duxford - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Excellent communication and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Duxford home moves can become a lot more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Duxford
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Duxford has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 The companies shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Duxford since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Duxford

Last November we completed a house move in Duxford. We have noticed several problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Duxford?

The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Duxford. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. If the information proves to be inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the owner 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 Duxford.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Duxford? What am I being asked for?

Duxford conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers throughout the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to check the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to produce two forms of certified ID; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (usually a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).

Evidence of the origin of funds is also required in compliance with the money laundering regulations as solicitors are obliged to check that the money you are utilising to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase price if you are buying mortgage free) has originated from legitimate source (such as employment savings) rather than the proceeds of illegitimate behaviour.

The Duxford conveyancing lawyers that I recently instructed on my house acquisition in Duxford have without warning closed. They were on acting for me because I needed a firm on the Principality conveyancing panel and my preferred Duxford lawyer was not. I gave my credit card details for them to take one hundred and fifty pounds for searches. What should be my next steps?

Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then let them know immediately so that they can let the sellers know 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 Principality 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 may be able to assist.

I am buying my first flat in Duxford benefiting from help to buy. The builders would not reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent told me not disclose to my conveyancer about this extras as it will impact my loan with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and identified one close by in Duxford I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Duxford in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

I have recently realised that I have 68 years unexpired on my flat in Duxford. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply 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. You will be obliged to prove that you have done all that could be expected to locate the landlord. On the whole a specialist would be helpful to carry out a search and prepare a report which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Duxford.

I acquired a ground floor flat in Duxford, conveyancing having been completed in 2008. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Duxford with an extended lease are worth £216,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2094

With only 69 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Duxford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Adams Harrison, 14-16 Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JW
  • Fairhurst Menuhin & Co Ltd, Thorn House, 11a Hill Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Duxford

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Duxford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Purdys Solicitors Limited, 26 Pepperslade, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4XT
  • Adams Harrison, 14-16 Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JW

Planning law solicitors in Duxford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Duxford with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on special planning controls
  • Adams Harrison, 14-16 Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JW

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