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Reasons to use our Matlock conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Matlock lawyers work in partnership with Matlock estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 Our site is the only site that enables you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in Matlock will be carried out by a solicitor on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Matlock is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Matlock have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Matlock and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 5 The firms listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Matlock since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Matlock

There is lots of information on this site concerning conveyancing in Matlock but can you isolate your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in Matlock

We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Matlock conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am wet behind the ears as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Matlock. Do I receive the keys to the property on completion from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will find a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Matlock?

On the day of completion you do not need to attend the conveyancers office in Matlock. Your solicitors will arrange to send the completion advance to the seller's lawyers, and once they have received this, you should be called to collect the keys from the property Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs early afternoon.

I've read lots of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Matlock solicitor - who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Leeds Building Society will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Leeds Building Society will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Matlock postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Leeds Building Society, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Matlock.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when purchasing a residence in Matlock? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that means some owners of property living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Matlock?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Matlock to continue to suggest a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Matlock I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Matlock for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan that many years may be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

Am I right to be concerned about brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Matlock conveyancing firm?

As is the case with many service providers, often referrals from family and friends can be most helpful. But there are numerous players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all put forward lawyers to use. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are free to select your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that some mortgage providers have an approved list of solicitors you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your transaction.

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Matlock conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Matlock conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Matlock conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Matlock who can give a testimonial? How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

Matlock Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

    You will want to find out as much as you can concerning the company managing the building as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. You should not be afraid to ask other people what they think of them. Finally, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. The prefered form of lease structure is where the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this arrangement the lessees enjoy control and even though a managing agent is often retained where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. Many Matlock leasehold apartments will incur a service bill for maintenance of the building invoiced on behalf of the management company. Should you acquire the flat you will have to pay this contribution, normally periodically accross the year. This can vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built buildings. In all probability there will be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a significant amount, say around £50-£100 but you should to enquire it because on occasion it can be many hundreds of pounds.

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Matlock. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Matlock ?

The majority of houses in Matlock are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Matlock so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Matlock conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Matlock regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lovedays Solicitors, Crown Chambers, 6 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AQ
  • Potter & Co Solicitors Limited, Bridge Chambers, 23 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT
  • Dalton Law Limited, Bridge House, 1 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Matlock

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Matlock specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Lovedays Solicitors, Crown Chambers, 6 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AQ
  • Potter & Co Solicitors Limited, Bridge Chambers, 23 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT

Conveyancing in Matlock 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 parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to additional enquires from the buyer’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and repaying the mortgage (where appropriate)

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

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