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  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Ludlow have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Ludlow and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Chances are that the the solicitors for the other party have offices in Ludlow - if so sets of conveyancers will be on good working terms
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal connections with Ludlow estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Ludlow regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Ludlow conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Ludlow home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ludlow since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ludlow

I am assisting my step-mother sell her house in Ludlow. Will the solicitor order an energy assessment or it is for me to coordinate?

After the abolition of Home Information Packs, EPC’s was maintained a required component of selling a house. An energy assessment should be to hand prior to the property being put on the market. This is not a task that solicitors normally organise. If you are instructing a Ludlow conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange energy assessments given their contacts with long established Ludlow assessors

I just acquired a property at auction in Ludlow. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?

Having to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you will need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are facing a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the property. Every auction property will have an associated legal set of papers. This will likely include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. If you have purchased leasehold premises the auction pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You need to give this to the lawyer instructed by you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.

We expect to receive a OIP from Nationwide 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 Nationwide recommend any Ludlow solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

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

I moved into my flat on 10 October and the transaction details is yet to be on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Ludlow expressed confidence that it will be recorded in less than a month. Are transfers in Ludlow uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Ludlow registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any third persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of submission are fully addressed within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property so 'speed' is not always top priority but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Ludlow prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with 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 Ludlow. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I'm remortgaging my primary home to a BTL mortgage with National Westminster Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further house. The neighborhood we are talking about is Ludlow. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two banks and link together the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are your solicitor will be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and needs.

In sourcing the world wide web for the words on line conveyancing in Ludlow it reveals many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for purchase transaction?

The best way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Ludlow or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Ludlow vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three fee calculations from different solicitors. Be sure to obtain confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I own a leasehold house in Ludlow. Conveyancing and Halifax mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Ludlow who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

First contact HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Ludlow conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured 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.

Ludlow Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    The answer will be helpful as a) areas may result in problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to have all the details What is the name of the managing agents? The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this situation the leaseholders benefit from control and even though a managing agent is usually employed if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ludlow regulated by the SRA

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

  • Greens, 9/10 King Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AQ
  • A B Birtles Ltd, 12 The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1FD

Typically, Ludlow conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Undertaking Ludlow searches for the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers collated by the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Considering the replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

    Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Extension of leases Advising landlords and tenants in respect of ancillary documentation e.g. licences to alter, assign underlet etc Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites

Neighboring Locations

Craven Arms
Ludlow
Leominster
Tenbury Wells

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

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