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Reasons to use our Baldock conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Baldock - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 2 Baldock lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Baldock conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Baldock
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Baldock has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Baldock solicitors work in partnership with Baldock estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Baldock since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Baldock

We are planning to buy with Earl Shilton BS. I called into 3 or 4 local practices yet am unable to find a Baldock conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS panel. Please you help?

You should take advantage of the search tool on this page. Pick the lender and type Baldock or your location and you will see a number of lawyer based in Baldock or by proximity to you.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Baldock?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Baldock will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Baldock. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Baldock.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Baldock it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Baldock commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Baldock.

It has been 3 months following my purchase conveyancing in Baldock concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Baldock before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Baldock. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Should I be suspicious that third parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Baldock conveyancing practice?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often suggestions from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may suggest solicitors to instruct. Sometimes these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there might be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to choose your own lawyer. Don't forget that the majority of mortgage providers have an approved list of conveyancers you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your transaction.

I am employed by a long established estate agency in Baldock where we have witnessed a few leasehold sales jeopardised due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received contradictory information from local Baldock conveyancing solicitors. Could you confirm whether the owner of a flat can start the lease extension formalities for the buyer?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.

An alternative approach is to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Baldock - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    How long is the Lease? How much is the ground rent and service charge? Generally speaking the cost for major works are not incorporated into the service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Baldock ask tenants to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger works.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Baldock regulated by the SRA

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

  • The Walkers Partnership, Fish Hill Chambers, 2/3 Fish Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9JY

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Baldock regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Baldock but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • New Horizons Property & Probate Lawyers Limited, 50 Station Road, SG6 3BE

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Baldock?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Baldock. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a timeous, objective and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Baldock.

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

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