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Reasons to use our Sawston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers tell you it may be necessary to visit your lawyer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a house sale without needing to include the postman into the mix.
  • 2 The firms listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 3 Sawston solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Sawston conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal links with Sawston selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Sawston property lawyers work in partnership with Sawston estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sawston since December 2024*

Disposal

of semi property, Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £320,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title

Sale

of terraced property, Sunderlands Avenue, CB22 3JU completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £440,995. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced premises, Woodlands Road, CB22 5LW completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £4,000,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of house residence, Chapel Street, CB22 4RJ completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £375,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sawston

I am not well enough to travel far from Sawston. I would like to know the reason why all Sawston solicitors aren't automatically on all bank panels?

Lenders ordinarily impose restrictions on either the nature or the number of conveyancing solicitors on their panel. A common example of such criteria being that a firm is required to have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the structure of firm, some banks for instance HSBC made a decision to limit the size of their panel they permit to represent them. It is worth noting that building societies have no responsibility for the quality of service supplied by any Sawston solicitor on their approved list. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the culling of conveyancing panels in the last decade even though there are differing opinions concerning the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Statistics via the Land Registry exposes that thousands of conveyancing firms only conduct one or two conveyances a year. Those advocating conveyancing panel pruning ask why conveyancing firms should have the right to remain on a conveyancing panel when it is evident that conveyancing is not their speciality?

I require conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Sawston. Almost all the flats have already been occupied. Is it strictly necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Sawston?

A big part of the Sawston legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are a large number of search providers conducting Sawston conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search organisation due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authority.

I purchased a freehold premises in Sawston but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Sawston and has limited impact for conveyancing in Sawston but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be extinguished.

I am purchasing my first flat in Sawston with a mortgage from Barclays Direct. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative suggested that I not inform my solicitor about the side-deal as it will put at risk my loan with Barclays Direct. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.

Am I right to be wary that brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Sawston conveyancing practice?

As with many professional services, often input from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all put forward lawyers to use. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to select your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that many mortgage providers have an approved list of conveyancers you have to use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

Should I instruct a Sawston conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal formalities however they are based 200miles away.

The benefit of a high street Sawston conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Sawston know how is a benefit. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and they were impressed that should surpass using an unknown Sawston conveyancing lawyer just because they are Sawston based.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sawston

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Sawston specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Purdys Solicitors Limited, 26 Pepperslade, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4XT
  • Nbm Massucco Shelbourne, Lincoln House, The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8DH
  • 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Sawston regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Sawston specialising in commercial conveyancing in Sawston. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Nbm Massucco Shelbourne, Lincoln House, The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8DH
  • M&r Secretarial Services Limited, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1PH
  • Dixon Phillips Limited, 22 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JP
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Houlden Sweeney Limited, Wellington House, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH

Planning law solicitors in Sawston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sawston specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • 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

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

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