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Top 5 reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Lechlade

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Lechlade is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Lechlade conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Lechlade home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party are located in Lechlade - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 No matter what any alternative solicitors say it could be important to attend your conveyancer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lechlade since January 2025*

Disposal

of detached residence premises, Swansfield, GL7 3SF completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of house residence, Edmonds Drive, SN7 7RX completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £288,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

Sale

of terraced property, Fernham Gate, SN7 7LR completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £715,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lechlade

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to to identify firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Lechlade?

Lexsure has not been advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Lechlade. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

Intending to buy a flat in Lechlade. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Lechlade conveyancer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

Our sealed bid on a property in Lechlade has been accepted, but there is a chain. The sellers have offered on a flat, but it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other properties booked. I have chosen a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Lechlade. What do I do now? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with Principality?

It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Lechlade conveyancing search fees, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Principality approved list. Concerning the subsequent stages this very much dictated by the circumstances of your transaction, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. During a rising market the majority of home buyers would apply for the mortgage with Principality and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their property lawyer to press on with the conveyancing in Lechlade.

I am selling our home in Lechlade and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Lechlade. Having lived in Lechlade for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of 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 ailment)

Should I be wary about brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Lechlade conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many professional services, often referrals from family and friends can be most helpful. Nevertheless there are numerous people with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may put forward conveyancers to select. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there might be a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that some mortgage providers operate an approved list of lawyers you must use for the lender related work in your home move.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Lechlade. I happened to chance upon a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

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?

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Lechlade from the perspective of expediting the sale process?

  • Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Lechlade can be bypassed where you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ representatives.
  • Some Lechlade leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this applies to your lease, you should place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. The bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is financially capable of paying the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their lawyers. If you hold a share in a the Management Company, you should make sure that you have the original share document. Obtaining a replacement share certificate is often a time consuming process and slows down many a Lechlade conveyancing deal. Where a new share is necessary, do contact the company officers or managing agents (where applicable) for this sooner rather than later. If you have had any disputes with your landlord or managing agents it is essential that these are settled before the property is marketed. The purchasers and their solicitors will be warry about purchasing a flat where a dispute is ongoing. You may have to bite the bullet and pay any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal particulars of the dispute to the purchasers, but it is clearly preferable to present the dispute as historic rather than ongoing.

Lechlade Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is anticipated to be shared by the leaseholders and could well materially impact the level of the maintenance charges or necessitate a one time payment. It would be a good idea to discover if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Lechlade. If you like the apartmentin Lechlade yet your dog can’t make the move with you then you will be faced difficult choice.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lechlade regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lechlade specialising in commercial conveyancing in Lechlade. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Selby & Co, Red Lion House, 6 Sheep Street, Highworth, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA

Residential conveyancing in Lechlade usually comprises the following:

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Conducting Lechlade searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers collated by the seller’s conveyancer
  • Raising queries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Residential conveyancing in Lechlade normally includes the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Sending draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (if relevant)

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

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