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Reasons to use our Audley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Audley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Audley conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Audley home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 3 The firms identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Audley solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Audley conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative companies inform you it could be necessary to pop into your solicitor to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Audley since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Audley

At what point does exchange of contracts happen for residential conveyancing in Audley and do I need to attend the solicitors branch?

Where you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Audley you are welcome to come in to sign the paperwork. However, the firms we work with provide countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the purchase agreement is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the firm to officially exchange when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Audley)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

My bank has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Audley but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Audley local to me. Can you assist?

Not all Audley conveyancing practices are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make the most of our search tool to identify a Audley conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of stalling in Audley house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Audley.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Audley and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to business leaseholders, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Audley is one of our hundreds of locations in which our lawyers are located

Last December I purchased a leasehold property in Audley. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I acquired a ground floor flat in Audley, conveyancing was carried out 4 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Audley with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2095

With only 70 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range 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 comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

What can I expect to pay for conveyancing in Audley?

Almost all Audley conveyancing firms will agree to a standard fee. In the event that extra work becomes necessary during the transaction your property lawyer should advise you in writing of any additional costs for any work as soon as it becomes foreseeable. Some work on a no completion no fee principle, others will levy an bill for a fraction of the set costs, calculated based on the stage at which the matter does not proceed.

We would recommend that you seek a few firms to provide you a quotation.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Audley

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

  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, 44, Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2ET
  • Kenneth Jones Legal Limited, 43 Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1EA
  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, Hollinshead Chambers, Butterfield Place, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6BA
  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, 13-14 Morris Square, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0EN
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Audley regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Audley but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Jamesons Property Lawyers, 1A Church Lane, ST5 6EP
  • Mcquades Residential Conveyancing Limited, Park Road, ST6 1EG

Planning law solicitors in Audley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Audley specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW
  • Beswicks Solicitors Llp, Sigma House, Lakeside, Festival Way, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5RY
  • A F Brooks & Company, Valley House, 12 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7QU

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

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