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Reasons to use our Knighton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Knighton conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Knighton
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Knighton - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 4 Our site is the first site offering you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in Knighton will be conducted by a property lawyer on your mortgage lender’s member panel.
  • 5 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Knighton are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Knighton and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Knighton since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Knighton

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could affect a commercial estate in Knighton?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Knighton will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Knighton. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Knighton.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Knighton it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Knighton commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Knighton.

I bought my house on 3 February and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Knighton advises it would be recorded in less than a month. Are properties in Knighton particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Knighton registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any 3rd parties. As of today approximately 80% of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration takes place once the buyer is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not usually top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Knighton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

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

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. 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. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Knighton is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Knighton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Knighton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Knighton may ascertain 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.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Knighton. I have chance upon a site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be ideal. 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 am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Knighton. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Knighton are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Knighton in which case you should be looking for a Knighton conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Knighton

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Knighton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Medlicottsnows, 7 Wylcwm Place, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1AE

Typically, Knighton conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Lawyer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancer representing the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to additional enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (where applicable)

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

    Compulsory land purchase Land use planning and environmental issues Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Industrial and warehouse premises Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback

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

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