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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Kidsgrove but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Top 5 reasons to let us assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Kidsgrove

  • 1 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other sites may claim it just might be important to attend your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Kidsgrove
  • 4 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Kidsgrove regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Personal touch together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Kidsgrove conveyancing can be made significantly more complicated as a result of 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 expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kidsgrove since January 2025*

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Sale

of terraced property, Westville Drive, CW12 4LD completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £172,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Como Place, ST5 2QN completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £134,743. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Disposal

of house property, Robertville Road, ST2 9HD completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £152,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kidsgrove

How do I find the right solicitor to give a quality service for my conveyancing in Kidsgrove?

First ask connections who they would recommend.

Second, use a search tool on the internet for conveyancing in Kidsgrove. Ring a couple or more firms listed and invite them to send you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee your legal process prior tocommitting.

Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors for you based on your individual factors including the type of property,timings, complications and who the proposed mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to go for £99 conveyancing in Kidsgrove

My husband and I are only a couple days away from an exchange on a property in Kidsgrove and my mum and dad have transferred the 10% deposit to my property lawyer. I am now informed that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my conveyancing practitioner needs to make a notification to my bank. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the bank about my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for this now to delay the deal?

Your conveyancing practitioner is duty bound to clarify with the bank to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only disclose this to your bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Do I need to visit the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Kidsgrove so that I can pop in to their offices if necessary.

Whereas this was necessary 15 years ago, almost all banks no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to supply ID documents and there are still manifest benefits to instructing a local ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Kidsgrove.

I have been advised by a number of property agents in Kidsgrove to find a conveyancer on your site. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to offer your site ahead of a competitor’s?

We refuse to give any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Kidsgrove. I happened to chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Kidsgrove. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leasehold Conveyancing in Kidsgrove - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is coming up that will be shared amongst the tenants and will materially increase the the maintenance fees or result in a one time payment. How is the lease structured? What is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the property?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kidsgrove regulated by the SRA

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

  • Kenneth Jones Legal Limited, 43 Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1EA
  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, Hollinshead Chambers, Butterfield Place, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6BA
  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, 44, Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2ET
  • Myers Solicitors Limited, 33-43 Price Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4EN
  • Walters & Plaskitt, Bews Corner, 2 Westport Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4AW

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Kidsgrove regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kidsgrove but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Mcquades Residential Conveyancing Limited, Park Road, ST6 1EG
  • Jamesons Property Lawyers, 1A Church Lane, ST5 6EP

Planning law solicitors in Kidsgrove regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Kidsgrove with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on special planning controls
  • Beswicks Solicitors Llp, Sigma House, Lakeside, Festival Way, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5RY
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW
  • A F Brooks & Company, Valley House, 12 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7QU
  • Grindeys Solicitors Limited, 24-28 Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • Grindeys Llp, Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET

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

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