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Top 5 reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Headington

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Headington is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Headington has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 Over the years Headington solicitor have established excellent working relationships with Headington local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your home move in Headington.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using 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’.
  • 5 Headington conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Headington conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Headington since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Headington

Our family lawyer has sent a quote for £1150 for no completion no fee conveyancing in Headington. I am hoping to sell a Victorian detached home for £125,000. This sounds too much. Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Headington?

The charges are a bit high. Where you are prepared to invest time scrutinising fee on a like for like basis you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £125. That being said, you couldcome to rue opting for an an unknown solicitor. Don't forget to check that the firm can act for your bank. Do utilise our comparison tool to locate a Headington conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Headington.

All was ready to complete my purchase in Headington next Friday. My lawyer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the lender. What risks does the lender expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 conditions. These obligations are not specific to conveyancing in Headington.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Headington?

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Headington namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. Both are duty bound to handle Headington conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that the requirements and procedures should be suitably taken.

My partner and I are at the point of looking at flats in Headington and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a solicitor appointed at this stage? I am planning to take a home loan with HSBC.

You should start requesting conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the selling agent. As you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

Planning on purchasing a house in Headington. 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 Barclays 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 Headington solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

What does a local search reveal concerning the house we're buying in Headington?

Headington conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searchflow The local search plays an important role in many a Headington conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

I have todaydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Headington for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Headington conveyancing specialists.

What is different about your site and alternative internet conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Headington?

At this site obtain an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues of your conveyancing in Headington. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a commission if you select them for your property ownership legalities in Headington

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Headington regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Reeds Solicitors Ltd, 1 Cambridge Terrace, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1RR
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Headington

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Headington with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Turpin & Miller Llp, 1 Agnes Court, Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2EW
  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Headington includes some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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