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Main reasons to use our service to help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Fulwood

  • 1 The organisations shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Fulwood conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Fulwood conveyancer have developed excellent working relationships with Fulwood local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Fulwood.
  • 5 No matter what any other solicitors may claim it may be important to pop into your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Fulwood since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Fulwood

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

There are two types of lawyers who can execute conveyancing in Fulwood namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer conveyancing services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. Both are required to execute Fulwood conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the necessary steps will be appropriately adhered to.

We are purchasing a detached bungalow in Fulwood. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to determine if these alterations are permitted?

Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Fulwood will on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of alterations or require the permission of a 3rd party. Some extensions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Intending to buy a maisonette in Fulwood. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Fulwood solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Fulwood. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.

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

    Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I am looking for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Fulwood I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Fulwood suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Fulwood. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am hoping to complete next month on a leasehold property in Fulwood. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Fulwood should include some of the following:

    You need to be informed what is to be regarded as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned What options are available to the landlord where you have contravened the provisions of the lease? Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the main walls and foundations. It is important for you to know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and communal areas Specifying your rights in respect of common areas in the block.By way of example, does the lease contain a right of way over an accessway or hallways? Are pets allowed in the flat?
For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Fulwood please enquire of your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Fulwood.

I invested in buying a 2 bed flat in Fulwood, conveyancing formalities finalised 9 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Fulwood with a long lease are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2090

With just 65 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

How and when do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my Fulwood house purchase?

The property lawyer should complete a stamp duty return for you as part of your Fulwood conveyancing transaction for signature. After completion your conveyancing practitioner will submit the STL Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - as long as they have the funds - pay any Stamp Duty due for you.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Fulwood regulated by the SRA

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

  • Nether Edge Law, 392a Psalter Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8UW
  • Rosalind Watchorn, 10 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NF
  • F W Meggitt & Co, 2 Broad Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4BT
  • Wake Smith Solicitors Limited, No 1 Velocity, 2 Tenter Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4BY
  • Michael Ward, 67a Middlewood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4GX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Fulwood

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Fulwood specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Nether Edge Law, 392a Psalter Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8UW
  • Wake Smith Llp, 68 Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2LJ
  • Rosalind Watchorn, 10 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NF
  • F W Meggitt & Co, 2 Broad Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4BT
  • Best Solicitors, Broughton House, 48 West Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4EX

Typically, Fulwood conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the seller on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated documents
  • Sending draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and answering supplemental queries from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where relevant)

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

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