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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Wallingford

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Wallingford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Wallingford property deals can become significantly more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Wallingford regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Wallingford and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 The organisations shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 5 Wallingford conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Wallingford since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Wallingford

Would the conveyancing practitioners identified via your search tool execute auction conveyancing in Wallingford?

We know of a number of auction lawyers we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Wallingford is just one of the many areas of where our lawyers have a presence.

We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Wallingford who is on the HSBC solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Wallingford.

We wish to acquire a 3 bedroom flat in Wallingford with a residential mortgage from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.We would like to retain our Wallingford conveyancing practitioner but Norwich and Peterborough Building Society advised that her practice is not on their "panel". It seems we have no choice but to instruct a Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel solicitor or keep our local solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; Can we not simply insist that Norwich and Peterborough Building Society use our lawyer?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its various provisions, one of which will be that solicitors needs to be on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Norwich and Peterborough Building Society

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Wallingford?

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Wallingford and Solicitor firms in Wallingford who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. Both can deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am assisting my niece sell her property in Wallingford. Will the solicitor order an energy assessment or it is for the owner to coordinate?

After the demise of Home Packs, EPC’s was maintained a mandatory element of selling a house. An energy performance certificate must be to hand prior to the property being marketed. This is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms normally arrange. Where you are instructing a Wallingford conveyancing practitioner they may be able to arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with reputable Wallingford providers

Is there a list of Principality panel conveyancers in Wallingford on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings viewable on the web. Where you are looking for a Wallingford solicitor on the Principality please make the most of our tool.

What does commercial conveyancing in Wallingford cover?

Wallingford conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of guidance, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

I only have Sixty One years remaining on my flat in Wallingford. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. On the whole a specialist would be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report which can be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Wallingford.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Wallingford, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Wallingford with an extended lease are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2075

With just 50 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should 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 Wallingford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hedges Law Limited, 16 Market Place, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0AE
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Wallingford regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Wallingford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Wallingford. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Hedges Law Limited, 16 Market Place, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0AE
  • Richard Wilson Solicitors Limited, Cymbal House, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AU

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

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if applicable)
  • 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 HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Dorchester On Thames
Benson
Wallingford
Cholsey
Goring
Woodcote

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

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