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Shrewsbury Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 94% freehold and 6% leasehold conveyancing in Shrewsbury for this year to date
  • 2 Average time from start to moving day was 86 days for conveyancing in Shrewsbury
  • 3 180 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Shrewsbury
  • 4 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Shrewsbury
  • 5 Average time frame of 78 days for registration of title in Shrewsbury

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shrewsbury since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shrewsbury

Please could you recommend a Birmingham Midshires allowed Shrewsbury conveyancing conveyancer finish our home move within less than a month? Am I best advised to unstruct a high street Shrewsbury practice or a national comparison site?

We can recommend some very good Shrewsbury conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Shrewsbury. Visit a couple of firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Discuss your expectations together with your reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Choose the lawyer that appears most efficient.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Shrewsbury? Why is this being asked of me?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Shrewsbury conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill showing where you reside.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to ascertain not simply the identity of conveyancing clients but also the source of monies that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this will lead to your lawyer terminating their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers are duty bound to notify the relevant authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Shrewsbury?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Shrewsbury will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Shrewsbury. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Shrewsbury.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Shrewsbury it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Shrewsbury commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Shrewsbury.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Shrewsbury is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Shrewsbury are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Shrewsbury you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shrewsbury may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

What makes your site different to other online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Shrewsbury?

At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances of your conveyancing in Shrewsbury. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you appoint them for your conveyancing in Shrewsbury

Expecting to complete next month on a basement flat in Shrewsbury. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Shrewsbury should include some of the following:

    Specifying your legal entitlements in relation to common areas in the building.For example, does the lease include a right of way over an accessway or hallways? What options are available to the landlord where you are in breach of your lease terms? You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions Who has the liability to repair and maintain the building. It is important that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building Whether the lease restricts you from subletting the flat, or having a home office for business
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Shrewsbury please ask your solicitor in ahead of your conveyancing in Shrewsbury.

I acquired a split level flat in Shrewsbury, conveyancing was carried out in 2009. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Shrewsbury with over 90 years remaining are worth £255,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2098

With just 73 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Shrewsbury regulated by the SRA

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

  • Graham Withers & Co Inc Warren Upton & Garside, Murivance House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1JW
  • Wace Morgan Limited, 21 St Marys Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1ED
  • Slc Solicitors, Thornes Hall, 28 Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2BQ
  • M R Munro Ltd, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LG
  • D.m.w.r.ryder Ltd, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shrewsbury

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Shrewsbury practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Graham Withers & Co Inc Warren Upton & Garside, Murivance House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1JW
  • Wace Morgan Limited, 21 St Marys Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1ED
  • Slc Solicitors, Thornes Hall, 28 Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2BQ
  • Jny Walmsley Ltd, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LG
  • Hatchers Solicitors Llp, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8JY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shrewsbury regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Shrewsbury specialising in commercial conveyancing in Shrewsbury. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Graham Withers & Co Inc Warren Upton & Garside, Murivance House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1JW
  • Wace Morgan Limited, 21 St Marys Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1ED
  • Mckenzie Law Limited, Dogpole House, 14 Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1EN
  • Slc Solicitors, Thornes Hall, 28 Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2BQ
  • M R Munro Ltd, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LG

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