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5 reasons to use our service to help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Kempshott

  • 1 Kempshott solicitors work in partnership with Kempshott estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Kempshott have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Kempshott and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 Using a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are located in Kempshott - if so both parties will be familiar
  • 5 Experience means that Kempshott solicitor have established excellent connections with Kempshott local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your home move in Kempshott.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kempshott since December 2024*

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of detached residence premises, Redwing Road, RG22 5UP completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £675,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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of detached residence premises, Nuthatch Close, RG22 5US completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £348,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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of semi premises, Buckskin Lane, RG22 5AR completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £485,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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of terraced premises, Beechwood Close, RG22 4XX completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £600,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kempshott

In the event thatI were to purchase a straightforward housein Kempshott mortgage fee and have no survey and no local authority searches how much should I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Kempshott?

Any savings you would make will be limited to the disbursement for searches. The conveyancer is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with your sellers conveyancer, stamp duty return, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge but it won't be significant.

I own a freehold premises in Kempshott yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Kempshott and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kempshott but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.

I have just over seventy years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Kempshott. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions correct?

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. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 25/3/2025 the requirements read as follows :

85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Kempshott

It would be unwise to be seduced by the lowest Kempshott conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

When it comes to lenders such as Coventry BS, do Kempshott conveyancers incur a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

My partner and I are in the process of looking at flats in Kempshott and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it sensible to have my property lawyer on ‘stand by’? I will be getting a home loan with Barclays.

It would be sensible to commence your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the selling agent. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with Barclays, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Kempshott. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kempshott

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Kempshott conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Kempshott conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Kempshott conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Kempshott who can give a testimonial? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?

Kempshott Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    What is the name of the managing agents? On the whole the cost for major works are not included within service charges, although a few managing agents in Kempshott obliged tenants to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger works. How long is the Lease?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kempshott regulated by the SRA

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

  • Clarke & Son Llp, Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG
  • Neale Turk Llp, 74 Bounty Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BZ
  • Lamb Brooks Trustees Limited, Victoria House, 39 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7EQ
  • Lamb Brooks Llp, Victoria House, 39 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7EQ
  • Henleys, 60 Southern Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Kempshott

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Kempshott with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Clarke & Son Llp, Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG
  • Neale Turk Llp, 74 Bounty Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BZ
  • Brain Chase Coles, Haymarket House, 20-24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NL
  • Phillips Solicitors Limited, Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kempshott regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kempshott specialising in commercial conveyancing in Kempshott. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Clarke & Son Llp, Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG
  • Neale Turk Llp, 74 Bounty Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BZ
  • Lamb Brooks Llp, Victoria House, 39 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7EQ
  • Henleys, 60 Southern Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EA
  • Brain Chase Coles, Haymarket House, 20-24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NL

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

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