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  • 1 The Royston conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Royston
  • 2 Royston solicitors will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Royston solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Royston conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Royston is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Royston conveyancers work in partnership with Royston estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along

Examples of recent conveyancing in Royston since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Royston

I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Royston. Now, I need my files however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Royston of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I'm buying my first flat in Royston with a mortgage from Leeds Building Society. The builders would not budge the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent told me not disclose to my conveyancer about this extras as it would affect my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Royston ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not give a loan on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via 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 Royston. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Royston especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Royston.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Royston. I happened to chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

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?

I wish to let out my leasehold flat in Royston. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Your lease governs the relationship between the landlord and you the flat owner; in particular, it will set out if subletting is banned, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. Most leases in Royston do not prevent strict prohibition on subletting – such a provision would undoubtedly devalue the property. Instead, there is usually simply a requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a duplicate of the sublease.

I acquired a leasehold flat in Royston, conveyancing formalities finalised February 2010. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Royston with a long lease are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2079

With only 54 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £32,300 and £37,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

Should I be concerned if there is a problem with one of the searches for our conveyancing in Royston?

Normally, almost all adverse entries disclosed in Royston conveyancing search results can be dealt with prior to completion or title insurance could possibly be taken. It is crucial to remember that even though you are buying the property and may be content to accept the search results, your building society or bank may not, and ultimately they have the final say.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Royston?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Royston. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Have a speedy, objective and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Royston about your conveyancing in Royston.

Residential in Royston is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the property lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental questions from the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and paying off the home loan (if applicable)

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Royston includes some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing lender (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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