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Top reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Fairford

  • 1 The firms shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Over the years Fairford property lawyer have established valuable working relationships with Fairford local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Fairford.
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Fairford has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Fairford lawyers work in partnership with Fairford estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Fairford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Fairford since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Fairford

We see that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Fairford?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Fairford.

I am thinking of refinancing my apartment in Fairford, does my lawyer have to be on the Aldermore Solicitor panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Aldermore will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Fairford. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fairford

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Fairford is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Fairford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Fairford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Fairford 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 residence.

I am a sole trader looking to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in Fairford for under £1,200?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Fairford, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or phone so as to enable us to provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Fairford. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Fairford are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Fairford so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Fairford conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor will report to you on the legal implications.

I own a leasehold flat in Fairford, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Fairford with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2077

With 52 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £29,500 and £34,000 plus legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Fairford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Fairford specialising in commercial conveyancing in Fairford. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Selby & Co, Red Lion House, 6 Sheep Street, Highworth, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Fairford usually entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (if applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

Fairford commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a number of aspects of commercial property law

    High street shops, agricultural or development land to hotels and office blocks. Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Lease renewals and variations Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites

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

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