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Reasons to use our Sawston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The companies listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 2 Sawston solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Sawston has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Sawston - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Sawston is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sawston since January 2025*

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of terraced property, Greystoke Road, CB1 8DS completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £690,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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of terraced premises, Argyle Street, CB1 3LS completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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of detached residence property, Thoday Street, CB1 3AT completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £434,825. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

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of semi-detached property, Docwras Close, SG8 6QQ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £630,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sawston

My partner and I have lately bought a property in Sawston. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been conducted for conveyancing in Sawston?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Sawston. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a document known as a SPIF. answers provided is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Sawston.

We are planning to acquire a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Sawston who is on the Clydesdale approved panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Sawston.

I am remortgaging my flat in Sawston, does my lawyer have to be on the Barclays Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel, but Barclays would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

I have a renovated Georgian house in Sawston. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Bank of Scotland. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Sawston and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the position with the conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.

I am looking at a couple of flats in Sawston both have in the region of 50 years left on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in Sawston. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As the lease shortens the marketability of the lease decreases and it becomes more expensive to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this arena.

I am the registered owner of a split level flat in Sawston, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Sawston with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2092

You have 67 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £10,500 and £12,000 plus professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Why can't I complete our conveyancing in Sawston on a bank holiday?

This is due to the fact that on completion the money needs to pass between the banks of the buyer and seller's conveyancing practitioner and at present this can only take place on a working day. It is not possible to complete on a weekend either.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sawston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Nbm Massucco Shelbourne, Lincoln House, The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8DH
  • Massucco Buttress, 162 Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2DP
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Houlden Sweeney Limited, Wellington House, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH
  • Barr Ellison Llp, 39 Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PN

Planning law solicitors in Sawston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sawston practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Richard Buxton, 19b Victoria Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1JP
  • Hewitsons Llp, Shakespeare House, 42 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8EP

Sawston commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    General advice on title or other property issues Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Offices, shops or industrial units Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities

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

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