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5 reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Lechlade

  • 1 Lechlade solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 The Lechlade conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Lechlade
  • 3 The firms listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing firms have excellent personal links with Lechlade estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 No matter what any other solicitors tell you it may be important to pop into your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lechlade since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lechlade

What is the first thing I need to know concerning purchase conveyancing in Lechlade?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Lechlade and elsewhere in Gloucestershire is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For instance, the vendor, selling agent and sometimes your bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Lechlade an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the legal process whose interest is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest will attempt to convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your conveyancer is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am new to the home buying as a first time purchaser of a garden flat in Lechlade. Do I receive the keys to the property on the completion date from my conveyancer? If this is the case, I will appoint a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Lechlade?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will arrange to send the purchase money to the vendor’s solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be invited to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this occurs early afternoon.

I happen to be the only recipient of my late father’s estate and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Lechlade. The Lechlade property was put into my name in April. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my property ownership could be treated the same way as if I'd bought the property in April. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?

The CML handbook obliges solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be impacted by that. Some mortgage companies would take a practical view as this requirement chiefly exists to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of properties.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Lechlade conveyancing solicitors were selected. How long does it take for Coventry BS to forward the offer to the property lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Coventry BS conducted the survey? Have you advised Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

How does conveyancing in Lechlade differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Lechlade contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Lechlade usually acquire the real estate, 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 Lechlade or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Lechlade is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Lechlade are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Lechlade you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Lechlade may decide 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 residence.

How straightforward is it to use your search app to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Lechlade on the panel for my lender?

First select a bank such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Chelsea Building Society or Platform Home Loans Ltd then type in your location for example Lechlade. Conveyancing organisations in Lechlade and across England and Wales will then be shown.

How does one as executor remove a deceased person's details from the title deeds for a property in Lechlade?

If a Lechlade property is jointly owned and one of the owners passes away, their name will not automatically be removed from the Land Registry title. It is not necessary to remove their name as when it comes to a disposal your lawyer would just need to evidence as to the reason the other proprietor is not included in the contract, usually this is in the form of the probate documents.

With a view to making the sale conveyancing more straight forward for the sale of the property you can apply to have the deceased party erased from the title register by applying to HMLR with evidence of the death. There is no land registry fee payable.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lechlade regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lechlade with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Lechlade. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Selby & Co, Red Lion House, 6 Sheep Street, Highworth, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Lechlade?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Lechlade. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Lechlade.

Domestic conveyancing in Lechlade ordinarily consists of the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Lechlade conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers received from the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Considering the replies prepared by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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