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Conveyancing in Hungerford : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Hungerford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Hungerford estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Hungerford have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Hungerford and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Hungerford conveyancers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 The Hungerford conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Hungerford

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hungerford since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hungerford

I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Hungerford. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 2/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :

Yes, subject to a minimum lease term of 85 years. The unexpired lease term must be at least the mortgage term plus 45 years. See also 5.14.9

What will a local search tell me about the house my wife and I purchasing in Hungerford?

Hungerford conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example PSG The local search is essential in every Hungerford conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (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 topic sections.

About to purchase a new build flat in Hungerford. Conveyancing is daunting 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 selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hungerford

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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 unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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. Please supply a car parking plan.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Hungerford is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Hungerford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hungerford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hungerford may decide 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 property.

We are 3 weeks into a residential purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Hungerford. I am am very dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you help me find new solicitors?

A lawyer would have to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the replacement conveyancer and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added expenses and delays. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Hungerford

If instructed can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my home in Hungerford ?

Extracting or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancer

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hungerford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Dickins Hopgood Chidley Llp, The Old School House, 42 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF
  • Lloyd Evans Llp, Oak Suite, 10 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hungerford

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hungerford 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

  • Dickins Hopgood Chidley Llp, The Old School House, 42 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF
  • David Small, Crown Passage, 23 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF
  • Lloyd Evans Llp, Oak Suite, 10 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DN

Conveyancing in Hungerford is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Hungerford conveyancing searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers prepared the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Going through replies given by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HMLR.

Neighboring Locations

Hungerford
Ludgershall

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

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