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Reasons to use our Leighton Buzzard conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are based in Leighton Buzzard - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing solicitors have excellent personal connections with Leighton Buzzard selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Leighton Buzzard is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Leighton Buzzard and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard

I am downsizing from our home in Leighton Buzzard and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A high street Leighton Buzzard lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers used a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Leighton Buzzard. Having lived in Leighton Buzzard for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house are lost. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard 4 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical official documentation to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Leighton Buzzard. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Leighton Buzzard prior to instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Leighton Buzzard. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Leighton Buzzard especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Leighton Buzzard.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard it shows results of many conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for me?

The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Leighton Buzzard or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard differ, so it's advisable to secure at least four estimates from varying types of companies. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

I have recently had an offer accepted on an apartment in Leighton Buzzard and the estate agent that we are using suggested his conveyancer. She quoted £900 including VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound like a good deal?

Don't just go on a single estimate. One should obtain like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard. Then select one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved list of the bank that you have applied for a mortgage from.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Leighton Buzzard

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Leighton Buzzard practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Austin & Carnley, Albion Chambers, High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DP
  • Gc&a Limited, Bridge House, Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EB
  • Ray Nixon Brown, 4-6 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE
  • Franklins Law, Church House, 11 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE
  • Beesons, 196 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2ST

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Leighton Buzzard regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Leighton Buzzard specialising in commercial conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Osborne Morris & Morgan, Danbury House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EP
  • Austin & Carnley, Albion Chambers, High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DP
  • Gc&a Limited, Bridge House, Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EB
  • Ray Nixon Brown, 4-6 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE
  • Franklins Law, Church House, 11 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE

Leighton Buzzard commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Industrial and warehouse premises Lease renewals and variations Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Advice on commercial mortgages

Neighboring Locations

Fenny Stratford
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Eaton Bray

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

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