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Cheap conveyancing in Swavesey does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Swavesey conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Swavesey
  • 3 Regardless alternative sites say it just might be necessary to visit your solicitor to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the pot.
  • 4 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Swavesey home moves can be made a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 The organisations shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swavesey since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swavesey

My previous solicitor has sent a quote for just over a thousand pound for no completion no fee conveyancing in Swavesey. I am selling a purpose built detached home for £200,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Swavesey?

The charges are a bit high. Where you are willing to spend time comparing quotes you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to rue opting for an an unknown solicitor. If is important to be sure that the conveyancer can also act for your mortgage company. You can employ our comparison tool to find a Swavesey conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Swavesey.

Can your site be used to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance where I intend to acquire a shop in Swavesey with a mortgage from Santander?

Our search tool is mainly used to locate domestic conveyancing solicitors in Swavesey but we have set out at the end of this page a selection of Swavesey commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the company directly to check if they can also act for Santander

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey. I I would like to check if they are accepted on the Britannia conveyancing panel. Can you assist?

The first thing you should do is phone your solicitor and ask them if they can act for the lender. Otherwise you can call Britannia who may be able to confirm.

I am buying a new build apartment in Swavesey. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Swavesey

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and found one close by in Swavesey I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Swavesey suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

In scouring the web for the words on line conveyancing in Swavesey it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for me?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in Swavesey or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Swavesey differ, so it's advisable to request at least three fee calculations from different conveyancers. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the fees are fixed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Swavesey regulated by the SRA

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

  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW
  • Miller Sands, Regent House, 133 Station Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NP

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Swavesey regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Swavesey but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Dorling Cottrell Limited, Grant Hall, PE27 4AA
  • Page Property Lawyers , 11 High Street, CB24 9JD

Planning law solicitors in Swavesey regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Swavesey with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

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

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