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Conveyancing in Longhope : Keep it Local

Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Longhope

  • 1 There is a strong possibility the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Longhope - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Experience means that Longhope lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Longhope local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Longhope.
  • 3 Longhope lawyers work in conjunction with Longhope estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you require
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative companies may claim it just might be necessary to visit your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 5 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal links with Longhope estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Longhope since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Longhope

We are planning to purchase with Melton Mowbray Building Society. We have called around locally yet am unable to find a Longhope conveyancing firm on the Melton Mowbray Building Society panel. Please you assist?

You should make use of the search tool on this web page. Please choose the building society and type Longhope or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer located in Longhope or by proximity to you.

There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Longhope but how do I know who's good?

Do not opt for the cheapest Longhope conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

We expect to receive a AIP from Principality this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Principality recommend any Longhope solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Longhope solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Principality conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Principality through the process.

I have paid off my mortgage with TSB. I assume I don't need a Longhope conveyancing practitioner on the TSB panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your TSB mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the TSB mortgage from the register. TSB, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where TSB has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. TSB has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your TSB mortgage has been paid off.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Longhope in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Longhope. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Longhope to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am selling my house. My past lawyers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Longhope if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Longhope. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a house in Newport but reside in Longhope. My lawyer (who is 260 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Longhope to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Longhope based

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Longhope. Conveyancing and Chelsea Building Society mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Longhope who previously acted has now retired. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Longhope conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Longhope - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? How long is the Lease? Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the service fees?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Longhope regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Longhope but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Milner-lunt & Co, The Elms, Bell Hill, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9SA

Residential conveyancing in Longhope usually involves the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Longhope conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft contract and other papers supplied by the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the owner’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Considering the 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 mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the home loan (where relevant) at the HMLR.

Domestic conveyancing in Longhope normally involves the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the seller on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancer retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental enquires from the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where relevant)

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

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