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Reasons to use our Finchampstead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Finchampstead is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 This site is the first site that enables you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Finchampstead will be carried out by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally results in a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Regardless other sites advise it could be important to visit your conveyancer to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without having to add the postman into the equation.
  • 5 The Finchampstead conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Finchampstead

Examples of recent conveyancing in Finchampstead since November 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced property, , RG8 8LS completing on 01/12/2025 at a price of £910,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of terraced property, Morrison Close, RG8 8LL completing on 24/11/2025 at a price of £400,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced residence, , RG18 9UT completing on 04/12/2025 at a price of £1,925,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of terraced residence, The Close, RG18 0RY completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £430,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Finchampstead

My partner and I are only a couple days away from an exchange on a property in Finchampstead and my parents have sent the exchange deposit to my solicitor. I am now informed that as the deposit has not arrived from me my property lawyer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the lender about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

Your conveyancer is duty bound to check with lender to ensure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only report this to your mortgage company if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Do lawyers ask for money up-front for my conveyancing in Finchampstead?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Finchampstead your lawyer will request that you to provide them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is payable against the sale price then this should be needed shortly before exchange of contracts. The final balance that is due will be payable shortly before completion.

I am planning to acquire a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Finchampstead who is on the Leeds Building Society solicitor. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society in certain locations such as Finchampstead. We dont recommend any particular firm.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Finchampstead

Do not opt for the lowest Finchampstead conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with TSB. I assume I don't need a Finchampstead lawyer on the TSB panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your TSB mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the TSB mortgage from the register. TSB, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where TSB has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. TSB has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your TSB mortgage has been paid off.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Finchampstead off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Barclays. 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 Barclays, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Finchampstead?

Unless a previous purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Finchampstead to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Finchampstead before instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Finchampstead. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Finchampstead to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Finchampstead regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lesley A Clay Solicitor, Wayside Cottage, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6TE
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU
  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Finchampstead regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Finchampstead but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Pure Property Law Partners Limited, 33 Ashbury Drive, RG31 5LJ

Planning law solicitors in Finchampstead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Finchampstead specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU

Neighboring Locations

Goring
Thatcham
Finchampstead
Binfield
Cookham
Sandhurst
Reading

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

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