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Reasons to use our Barrowden conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Barrowden lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Barrowden conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 2 Barrowden conveyancers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 3 There is a strong possibility the the lawyers for the other party are located in Barrowden - if so sets of solicitors will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 The Barrowden conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Barrowden
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Barrowden

Examples of recent conveyancing in Barrowden since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barrowden

I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Lloyds. I intend to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Barrowden. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Lloyds conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Barrowden but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Barrowden and has limited impact for conveyancing in Barrowden but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.

My grandmother passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Barrowden. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £4500. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to RBS, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?

Where you plan to refinance then RBS will insist on your using a conveyancer on the RBS conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your RBS conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the RBS mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Barrowden?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Barrowden will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Barrowden. The report sets out definitive information 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 Barrowden.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Barrowden it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Barrowden commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Barrowden.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Barrowden. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Barrowden ?

Most houses in Barrowden are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Barrowden in which case you should be shopping around for a Barrowden conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Barrowden, conveyancing was carried out in 1995. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Barrowden with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2091

With just 66 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £11,400 and £13,200 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

What is the best way to find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Barrowden ?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Barrowden. Telephone a couple or more firms from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your conveyancing before you make your decision. Option 3 is to make use of this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors for you based on your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed lender is.Do not be fooled by £99 conveyancing solicitors in Barrowden

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Conveyancing in Barrowden is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the lawyer retained by the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional queries from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if relevant)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Barrowden 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 parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

Barrowden commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Offices, shops or industrial units complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of commercial premises High street shops, agricultural or development land to hotels and office blocks. Property finance for investment and development loans for lenders and borrowers Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction)

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

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