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Reasons to use our Telford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The firms shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Telford governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Telford solicitors work in conjunction with Telford estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 Notwithstanding what other solicitors tell you it just might be important to visit your conveyancer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Telford since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Telford

I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Telford. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 17/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :

85 years at the time of completion. If it's less, we require it to be extended on or before completion.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Telford. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Telford

    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. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Telford before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Telford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Telford to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Telford and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Telford. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Telford area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Telford. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Telford. I've discover a web site which looks to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I want to let out my leasehold apartment in Telford. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

Notwithstanding that your last Telford conveyancing lawyer is not available you can review your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the property. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is permitted. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to seek permission from your landlord or other appropriate person before subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet in the absence of first obtaining permission. The consent is not allowed to be unreasonably withheld. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Telford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider before buying

    In the main the cost for major works are not included within service charges, although a few managing agents in Telford require leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund created for the specific intention of establishing a fund for larger works. Plenty Telford leasehold apartments will incur a service charge for maintenance of the block invoiced on behalf of the freeholder. Should you acquire the property you will have to pay this charge, normally quarterly accross the year. This can differ from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay annual, ordinarily this is not a exorbitant figure, say approximately £25-£75 but you need to check it because sometimes it could be many hundreds of pounds. How long is the Lease?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Telford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Picasso Legal Limited, Meeting Point House Southwater, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4HS
  • Martin-kaye Llp, The Foundry, Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LY
  • Martin-kaye Injury Llp, The Foundry, Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LY
  • Ashley Alexander Limited, Grosvenor House, Hollinswood Road, Central Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9TW
  • P E Roberts Limited, 30 Market Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6ED

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Telford

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Telford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Picasso Legal Limited, Meeting Point House Southwater, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4HS
  • Clarkes Llp, 30 Market Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6ED
  • Dixon Lewis Solicitors, 7 Queen Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1EH
  • Grindrod & Co, 11 Queen Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1EH

Typically, Telford conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Telford property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers collated by the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Examining replies provided by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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