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Examples of recent conveyancing in Barlaston since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barlaston

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Barlaston? What am I being asked for?

Barlaston conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners throughout the UK have a duty under money laundering regulations to check the ID of any client in order to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients will need to provide two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement no more than three months).

Confirmation of source of funds is also required under the money laundering regulations as lawyers are duty bound to ensure that the monies you are using to acquire a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase monies where you are buying mortgage free) has come from legitimate source (such as an inheritance) rather than the product of illegitimate activity.

I am purchasing a end of terrace house in Barlaston. The intention is to convert the garage to an office at the house.Will legal investigations on the property involve investigations to ascertain if these works are prohibited?

Your conveyancer will review the registered title as conveyancing in Barlaston can on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict categories of changes or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Some works call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am the only beneficiary of my late mum's estate and I have everything in my name now, including the house in Barlaston. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in October. I want to move. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship will be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the property in October. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The CML handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be affected by that. Most lenders would take a pragmatic view as this requirement chiefly exists to pick up on subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of properties.

Are all Barlaston Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing list of approved practices?

A selection of lenders now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their panels.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Barlaston?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Barlaston. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying a new build apartment in Barlaston. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Barlaston

    Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I'm remortgaging my primary house to a buy to let loan with Leeds Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on a second house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Barlaston. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the transactions?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. Having checked that they are the conveyancer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your desired outcome and needs.

Why is New Build conveyancing in Barlaston more costly?

Conveyancing in Barlaston for newly converted or new build homes often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as additional questions and contractual considerations.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Barlaston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rj Staffordshire Limited, G1 Bellringer Road, Trentham Business Quarter, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8GB
  • Chesworths Legal Limited, 37 Trentham Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4DQ
  • John Burton Solicitors Limited, Market Square, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AT
  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, 51 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AF
  • Lichfield Reynolds Llp, 7-9 Commerce Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1TU

Planning law solicitors in Barlaston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Barlaston specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Grindeys Solicitors Limited, 24-28 Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • Grindeys Llp, Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • A F Brooks & Company, Valley House, 12 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7QU
  • Mitre Consultancy, Stone Heath, Stone Heath, Hilderstone, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SH
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW

Domestic conveyancing in Barlaston almost always includes the following:

  • Lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Barlaston conveyancing searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation supplied by the owner’s solicitor
  • Submitting questions with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Examining replies provided by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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