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Reasons to use our Shotton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Regardless other companies advise it just might be necessary to pop into your solicitor to sign contracts. There are various parties with engaged in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the pot.
  • 2 Shotton conveyancers work in partnership with Shotton estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 Shotton property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Shotton conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Experience means that Shotton lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Shotton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your home move in Shotton.
  • 5 The Shotton conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Shotton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shotton since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shotton

I plan on purchasing a maisonette in Shotton. My property lawyer is not on the mortgage company conveyancing list. Can I still retain my Shotton conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the bank panel?

You will need to appoint a lawyer to complete the formalities if you require a mortgage to purchase your home. They will carry out all the appropriate investigations on the property, make sure that you will be properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the necessary mortgage documentation is dealt with. You can instruct a Shotton lawyer of your choosing. Nevertheless, where the lawyer selected is not a member of the lender approved list additional charges will be levied as separate legal representation will be need by the bank. Conveyancing panel applications can be submitted, so provided your solicitor has not previously sought membership they can do so.

As a first time buyer what is the most important number one tip you can give me concerning purchase conveyancing in Shotton?

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Shotton or throughout Flintshire is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. For example, the seller, selling agent and sometimes a mortgage company. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Shotton should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a potential adversary may try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may tell you to do something that is against your conveyancers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Shotton concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Shotton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shotton

    There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

What is different about your site and other online quote calculators for conveyancing in Shotton?

At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances for your conveyancing in Shotton. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you select them for your home move in Shotton

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Shotton it reveals many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for me?

The best way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Shotton or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Shotton vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three fee calculations from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Shotton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Cross Solicitors, 2 High Street, Connah's Quay, Deeside, Clwyd, CH5 4DA
  • E A Harris & Co Limited, Transport House, 52-54 Chester Road East, Shotton, Deeside, Conwy, CH5 1QA
  • Macaskill's, 19a Brunswick Road, Buckley, Flintshire, CH7 2ED
  • Gregsons Solicitors Limited, 36, Church Street, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5AE
  • Pda Law Solicitors Limited, Crown Buildings, 121a Saughall Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5ET

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

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Shotton. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’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 level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a speedy, independent and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Shotton.

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

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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