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Cheap conveyancing in Hungerford does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

5 reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Hungerford

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Hungerford are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Hungerford and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Hungerford has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 Regardless alternative sites tell you it just might be necessary to pop into your solicitor to execute documents. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the equation.
  • 4 There is a strong possibility the other side’s conveyancers are located in Hungerford - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 5 Hungerford conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hungerford since June 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hungerford

It has come to my attention via my broker that my Hungerford the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to be certain whether this is indeed the case?

The sensible course of action for you to take is to contact your Hungerford lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Hungerford conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.

We note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Hungerford?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Hungerford.

We're in Hungerford, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Coventry BS , and our lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

We are intent on selling our house in Hungerford and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Hungerford. We have lived in Hungerford for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

I am buying 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.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hungerford

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Is it true that a Hungerford conveyancing solicitor taken to court by a client for failing to conduct the right conveyancing searches?

Our attention has not be brought to such a Hungerford conveyancing matter but according to a recent report, a couple purchasing a property elsewhere in England successfully won a claim against their lawyer due to development plans to build a wind farm failing to be picked up in conveyancing searches.

Where you are purchasing in Hungerford It is essential that your lawyer conduct all Hungerford conveyancing searches necessary to ensure you have accurate and up to date information ahead of purchasing a property.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hungerford

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hungerford specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • 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

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Hungerford?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Hungerford. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a timeous, independent and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Hungerford.

Home buying 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.

  • Solicitor instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further enquires from the buyer’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if relevant)

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

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