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Thatcham Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 93% freehold and 7% leasehold conveyancing in Thatcham for this year to date
  • 2 August was the busiest month and June was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Thatcham
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Thatcham that are buy to let is 10%
  • 4 Average time from start to completion was 138 days for conveyancing in Thatcham
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £15,298

Examples of recent conveyancing in Thatcham since January 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Thatcham

I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Thatcham. I I would like to check whether they are on the Accord Mortgages Ltd approved list of lawyers. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

The first thing you should do is call your conveyancer and enquire if they can act for the lender. Otherwise you should get in touch with Accord Mortgages Ltd who may be able to assist.

The deeds to our property are lost. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Thatcham 10 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical official documentation to establish that you are the owner of your registered land or premises, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I am buying a new build apartment in Thatcham. 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.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Thatcham

    Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Thatcham in advance of appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Thatcham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Thatcham especially if they are familiar with such properties in Thatcham.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Thatcham. I've land on a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

Are there common problems that you come across in leases for Thatcham properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Thatcham. All leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain clauses are not included. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    Insurance obligations

A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, The Mortgage Works, and Alliance & Leicester all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Thatcham, conveyancing having been completed in 2011. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Thatcham with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2078

With only 52 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £29,500 and £34,000 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Thatcham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Thatcham with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Lesley A Clay Solicitor, Wayside Cottage, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6TE
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU

Planning law solicitors in Thatcham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Thatcham with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU

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

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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