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Logical reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton

  • 1 Long Stratton solicitors are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Long Stratton home moves can become a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers tell you it may be important to visit your solicitor to sign documents. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 The organisations shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Long Stratton since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Long Stratton

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Long Stratton? Why is this being asked of me?

Long Stratton conveyancing solicitors and indeed property lawyers throughout the UK have a duty under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to verify the ID of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to supply two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).

Proof of the origin of monies is also required in compliance with the money laundering statutes as lawyers are obliged to ensure that the funds you are using to acquire a property (be it the exchange deposit or the full purchase monies if you are a cash purchaser) has come from legitimate source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the proceeds of illegitimate activity.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Long Stratton before appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Long Stratton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Long Stratton and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial tenants, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Long Stratton

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a property in Newport but I am based in Long Stratton. My lawyer (approximately 260 miles awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Long Stratton based

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Long Stratton conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Long Stratton conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non Long Stratton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:

    What are the charges for lease extension work?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Long Stratton - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

    Make sure you enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. By way of example it is very common in Long Stratton leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Long Stratton. If you love the flatin Long Stratton yet your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you have a very hard determination. Best to be warned whether window replacement or some other major work is due shortly to be shared between the leasehold owners and may well materially increase the the service costs or necessitate a one time invoice. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?

Our conveyancer in Long Stratton has discovered a a legal deficiency with the lease for the property we are buying in Long Stratton. The other side have offered defective title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer has advised that as he is on the lender conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. A precondition to being on the lender approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the bank can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Long Stratton?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Long Stratton. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • 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 individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a timeous, objective and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Long Stratton about your conveyancing in Long Stratton.

Domestic in Long Stratton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Long Stratton property searches for the property
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other papers forwarded by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising queries with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Long Stratton commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a number of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of business premises Comprehensive advice on planning issues Drafting and approving option agreements Creating and negotiating new leases Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction

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

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