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Top 5 reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough

  • 1 Marlborough property lawyers work in conjunction with Marlborough estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 Marlborough property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Marlborough conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your home move
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal links with Marlborough selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Marlborough
  • 5 Over the years Marlborough solicitor have developed excellent working relationships with Marlborough local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Marlborough.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Marlborough since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Marlborough

Do the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Marlborough?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. Please contact us to secure a costs illustration and details as to availability.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel conveyancer as I would prefer to appoint a local conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough?

Do check but the the likelihood is that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers where you want the "fee-free" deal. Call the bank to ask if they make available a cash alternative. Some lenders have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough.

I am aiming to move property in September. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Marlborough. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across your page.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from the selling agent but this should only occur once the previous owners solicitors advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be handed over. After that you should tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Marlborough or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Marlborough.

My husband and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from RBS as we want to conduct improvements to our property in Marlborough. Are we obliged to appoint a nearby Marlborough solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

RBS do not ordinarily appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the RBS panel.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in April 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Nottingham are being difficult. The Marlborough solicitor who is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Nottingham are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Nottingham have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Nottingham have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Nottingham may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when buying a house in Marlborough?

Unless a prior acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may take it that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Marlborough to continue to advocate a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Marlborough. I have discover a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

There are only Seventy years unexpired on my lease in Marlborough. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What should I do?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to track down the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent would be useful to try and locate and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Marlborough.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Marlborough - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    For most Marlborough leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Marlborough ask tenants to contribute towards a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for major works. The prefered form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the leaseholders benefit from being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is frequently retained where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders. It would be sensible to discover as much as possible about the company managing the building as they will either make living at the property much simpler or problematic. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical issues like the tidiness of the common parts. Ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their management. In conclusion, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending that money.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Marlborough regulated by the SRA

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

  • The Merriman Partnership Limited, Hughenden House, 107 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LN
  • R E O Russell, Highleaze House, Oare, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4JE
  • Lansdowne Legal, 10 Market Place, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5AD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Marlborough regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Marlborough specialising in commercial conveyancing in Marlborough. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • The Merriman Partnership Limited, Hughenden House, 107 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LN
  • R E O Russell, Highleaze House, Oare, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4JE
  • Lansdowne Legal, 10 Market Place, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5AD

Planning law solicitors in Marlborough regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Marlborough with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • R E O Russell, Highleaze House, Oare, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4JE

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Purton
Wroughton
Chiseldon
Swindon
Wanborough
Marlborough
Pewsey
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