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  • 2 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Mortimer governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
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  • 4 Over the years Mortimer conveyancer have developed very good working relationships with Mortimer local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Mortimer.
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are located in Mortimer - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be on good working terms

Examples of recent conveyancing in Mortimer since November 2025*

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of detached residence premises, Bilberry Gardens, RG7 3WU completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £430,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

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of apartment College Piece RG7 3XF, at purchase amount of £220,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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of terraced residence, , RG7 3PA completing on 03/12/2025 at a price of £805,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title

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of terraced property, Auclum Lane, RG7 3DB completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £625,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mortimer

My fiance’s brother is a solicitor. I expect that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Mortimer?

It’s a good idea to look for multiple conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this site. You will notice that quotes seem to contrast greatly but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

My fiancee and I are buying our first home. Our lawyer has contact usto enquire if we wish to purchase supplemental conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we are clueless as to what's needed for conveyancing in Mortimer

The number and type of Mortimer conveyancing searches depends entirely on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the locality and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What is important is that you properly understand what information each search could give you. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are uncertain, ask the property lawyer to recommend.

I am aiming to move house in March. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Mortimer. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from the estate agent however this should only take place when the previous owners lawyers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be handed over. You will need to inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Mortimer or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Mortimer.

My husband and I are in the throws of looking at apartments in Mortimer and I am about to put in an offer. Is it too early to have a solicitor in place? I am planning to take a mortgage with Nottingham.

You should start requesting conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the selling agent. Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Nottingham, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

It is not clear whether my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Mortimer bank branch on a couple of occasions and was told it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Mortimer conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

The conveyancing practitioner has to comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook Part 2 requirements for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and found one round the corner in Mortimer I like with a park and station nearby, however it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Mortimer suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Mortimer. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Mortimer ?

Most houses in Mortimer are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Mortimer so you should seriously consider looking for a Mortimer conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

Mortimer Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the tenants enjoy control and even though a managing agent is often retained where it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. What prohibitions are there in the Mortimer Lease? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?

Please can you suggest a solicitor for conveyancing in Mortimer (or within 5klm)? It is for a sale and purchase.My wife and I had one appointed but just found out that they can't deal with Aldermore.

The purpose of this site is restricted to being a directory service for conveyancers who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore in certain locations such as Mortimer . We dont recommend any specific conveyancer.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Mortimer regulated by the SRA

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

  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN
  • Elizabeth Middleton Solicitors, 48 Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2XD

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Mortimer regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Mortimer but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Pure Property Law Partners Limited, 33 Ashbury Drive, RG31 5LJ

Mortimer commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Offices, retail or industrial units Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Property finance for investment and development loans for banks and borrowers High street shops, agricultural or development land to hotels and office blocks. Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals

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

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