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Reasons to use our Kettering conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Kettering - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 2 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Kettering regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers say it just might be important to pop into your conveyancer to execute legal papers. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 4 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Kettering property deals can be made significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Kettering solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Kettering conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kettering since January 2025*

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Acquisition

of apartment Park Road NN16 9LL, acquired for £120,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of detached residence residence, Neale Avenue, NN16 9HD completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion

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Sale

of detached residence premises, St Anthonys Road, NN15 5JB completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £242,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Sale

of flat Robin Road NN18 8FH, at purchase consideration of £129,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kettering

My fiance’s sister is a solicitor. I suspect that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Kettering?

Do contrast pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that amounts seem to vary but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is the case with most professions.

Me and my partner are soon to exchange buying a property in Kettering but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree recompense from the owner of £3k taking the form of a deduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of a side agreement however Virgin Money are not allowing this. Why were they notified?

Your property lawyer that is on a Virgin Money approved list is duty bound to inform Virgin Money of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your property lawyer to report the price change to Virgin Money then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Virgin Money and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Kettering.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Kettering. My lender is Virgin

Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 23/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :

five months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Kettering completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Kettering differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Kettering come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because new home sellers in Kettering typically acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Kettering or who has acted in the same development.

Completion is due on the sale of our £225,000 maisonette in Kettering next week. The freeholder has quoted £300 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Kettering?

Kettering conveyancing on leasehold flats usually necessitates administration charges levied by management companies :

    Addressing pre-contract enquiries Where consent is required before sale in Kettering Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Your solicitor will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Kettering leasehold property is £350. For Kettering conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are obliged to supply the information.

Kettering Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    Best to be warned if a new roof is being installed or some other major work is due shortly that will be shared amongst the tenants and may well dramatically increase the the service costs or require a one off invoice. The majority of Kettering leasehold flats will have a service bill for maintenance of the building invoiced by the freeholder. If you acquire the apartment you will have to pay this charge, usually in instalments accross the year. This may be anything from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large communal grounds. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge for you to pay annual, this is usually not a exorbitant sum, say approximately £50-£100 but you need to check it because occasionally it can be many hundreds of pounds. Can you tell me if there are any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the maintenance fees?

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kettering regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kettering practicing in commercial conveyancing in Kettering. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ
  • Crofts, 4 School Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DH
  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF
  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Kettering usually consists of the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Kettering commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Shops,offices,barn conversions, industrial units, commercial trading estates, retail and leisure developments and large residential estates Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Creating and negotiating new leases Comprehensive advice on planning issues complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of commercial premises

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.