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Reasons to use our Henley On Thames conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Henley On Thames is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 No matter what any other companies advise it may be necessary to attend your conveyancer to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Henley On Thames governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Henley On Thames conveyancers work in conjunction with Henley On Thames estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Henley On Thames since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Henley On Thames

Can conveyancing in Henley On Thames to be concluded in under 10 days?

In the event that the seller is applying pressure for your conveyancing we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will make use of local relationships and intelligence. It is even conceivable that they may have conducted otherproperties in the same road. Therefore consider using a Henley On Thames conveyancing lawyer. Second, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is estimated that just under twenty per cent of Henley On Thames conveyancing transactions are frustrated or derailed after finding out that a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the conveyancing being held up by almost 21 days. It is understood that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home sales every year. Many Henley On Thames conveyancing firms can not act for certain banks so do check at the outset.

I have been told by my conveyancer that breach of easement insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Henley On Thames conveyancing?

The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Santander and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

is it true that all Henley On Thames solicitor practices on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Bank of Ireland approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be regulated by the CLC.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with RBS. Henley On Thames conveyancing practitioners have been instructed. How long does it take for RBS to issue the offer to the property lawyer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have RBS done the valuation? Have you advised RBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the RBS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Henley On Thames I like with amenity areas and station nearby, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Henley On Thames suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could 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 lawyer about this matter.

Is it possible to swap firm as I need to find a firm on the Virgin Money conveyancing list. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Henley On Thames round the corner but she is not accepted by Virgin Money

It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Henley On Thames on the Virgin Money panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Henley On Thames. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can scrutinise fees for conveyancing solicitors in Henley On Thames and throughout England and Wales.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a house in Neath but live in Henley On Thames. My conveyancer (who is 235 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Henley On Thames who can attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Henley On Thames

We are hoping to acquire a repression house in Henley On Thames and the bank selling would like to complete inside 28 days. Can a conveyancing practitioner meet that timeframe? Am I best advised to select a local Henley On Thames firm or an online firm that advertises to offer speedy conveyancing?

Visit your Henley On Thames high street. Pop in to 3 firms and request to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Set out your requirements and seek a commitment on time frames. Choose the one that seems most efficient. Be sure to use a property lawyer on the list of property lawyers who can act for your bank.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Henley On Thames

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Henley On Thames with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Mcqueen Turner Limited, 8 Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AY
  • Mercers, 50 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BX
  • Kealy Farmar Llp, 73a Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BD
  • Scott Cohen Solicitors, Suite 1 Dorchester House, 7 Fairview Trading Estate, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1HE
  • Conway & Co, 6 Grange Avenue, Rotherfield Peppard, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5JP

Planning law solicitors in Henley On Thames regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Henley On Thames specialising in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • Clifford Joseph, Gatehouse Tiggers, Hall Place Lane, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6QY
  • Boyes Turner Llp, Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD
  • Blandy & Blandy Llp, 1 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DA

Home buying conveyancing in Henley On Thames almost always involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Conducting Henley On Thames conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other papers forwarded by the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Examining replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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