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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Atherstone conveyancing

Reasons to use our Atherstone conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Atherstone conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Atherstone
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Atherstone property lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Atherstone 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.
  • 5 The firms identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Atherstone since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Atherstone

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Atherstone. My lender is Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 5/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I have justdiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Atherstone for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Atherstone conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Atherstone differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Atherstone contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because developers in Atherstone usually acquire 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Atherstone or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Atherstone I like with open areas and station nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Atherstone for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be problematic. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

We are 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Atherstone. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would have to be really poor in order to consider replacing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you need to inform them of the replacement lawyer and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Atherstone

Why do Atherstone conveyancing fees are more expensive for leasehold and freehold properties?

There is always increased work necessary for leasehold conveyancing. Atherstone has many leasehold properties. There is more hours involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including current service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Atherstone regulated by the SRA

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

  • John Bromfield & Company Limited, 120 Abbey Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5BY
  • Ldj Ltd, 29 Dugdale Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5QN
  • Ldj Solicitors, 29 Dugdale Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5QN
  • Cocks Lloyd, Riversley House, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TX
  • Tustain Jones & Co, 18 Ptarmigan Place, Off Townsend Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RX

Home selling conveyancing in Atherstone almost always involves the following:

  • Conveyancer instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancer representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and answering supplemental questions from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if applicable)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Atherstone is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (if applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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