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Alfreton Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 80 days for registration of title in Alfreton
  • 2 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Alfreton conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission
  • 3 December was the busiest month and August was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Alfreton
  • 4 Average time from start to completion was 107 days for conveyancing in Alfreton
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £270

Examples of recent conveyancing in Alfreton since January 2025*

Transfer

of house property, Middle Lane, S45 9DH completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £245,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Sale

of detached residence residence, Locko Road, S45 8DW completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £155,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house residence, Poplar Grove, S45 8DL completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £275,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Sale

of detached residence residence, Waterloo Street, S45 9JG completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £100,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Alfreton

We were just about to sign contracts for a leasehold flat in Alfreton. We encountered a problem. Our loan offer with The Royal Bank of Scotland runs out on 11/6/2025 but the owners are suggesting a completion date of 13/6/2025. Can one prolong the mortgage expiry date?

The person best placed to deal with your question is your solicitors who should determine whether he or she is should be discussing with the bank, seller’s representatives, property agents or indeed all parties taking into account what has gone on in your house move as of today.

I have recentlydiscovered that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Alfreton for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Alfreton conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Alfreton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Alfreton come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because builders in Alfreton typically purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Alfreton or who has acted in the same development.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Alfreton for my purchase. Can I check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training purposes.

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Alfreton conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Alfreton conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Alfreton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Alfreton who can give a testimonial?

I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Alfreton, conveyancing was carried out in 2003. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Alfreton with an extended lease are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2096

With 71 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range 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 due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

I have finally had an offer on an maisonette in Alfreton accepted, the owner does nevertheless have a dependent purchase. The sellers have submitted an offer on somewhere, however it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other flats booked. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Alfreton. What should be my next step? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with HSBC?

It is understandable to have anxieties where there is an associated chain given your reluctance to incur expenses prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, Alfreton conveyancing search fees, etc). The first thing to do is ensure that your conveyancer is on the HSBC approved list. Concerning the next steps this very much dictated by the circumstances of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a rising market the majority of purchasers will apply for the mortgage with HSBC and pay for the survey and only if it comes back ok would they request their lawyer to proceed with searches.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Alfreton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Cleaver Thompson Limited, 5 & 7 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AE
  • Rickards And Cleaver, 100 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DD
  • Hardwick Legal, Brook House, 222 Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2RF
  • Clayton Mott & Lawton, Market Chambers, Market Place, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AQ
  • Fidler & Pepper, 1 Low Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1DH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Alfreton regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Alfreton with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Alfreton. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Cleaver Thompson Limited, 5 & 7 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AE
  • Rickards And Cleaver, 100 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DD
  • Hardwick Legal, Brook House, 222 Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2RF
  • Clayton Mott & Lawton, Market Chambers, Market Place, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AQ
  • Fidler & Pepper, 1 Low Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1DH

Planning law solicitors in Alfreton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Alfreton with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Hardwick Legal, Brook House, 222 Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2RF
  • Ellis - Fermor & Negus Ltd, 5 Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BS

Neighboring Locations

Alfreton
Tibshelf
Ripley
Selston
South Normanton

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

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