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Cheap conveyancing in Beaconsfield does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Beaconsfield Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 70 days for registration of title in Beaconsfield
  • 2 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Beaconsfield conveyancing is Chancel
  • 3 0% freehold and 100% leasehold conveyancing in Beaconsfield for this year to date
  • 4 Average time from start to completion was 40 days for conveyancing in Beaconsfield
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £910

Examples of recent conveyancing in Beaconsfield since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Beaconsfield

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Beaconsfield costs more?

Beaconsfield leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Beaconsfield so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Most approved lawyers for lenders undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you should see if you have the option of going to the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if needed.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Beaconsfield 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware precisely where to find all the suitable documentation so you can purchase or dispose of your property without any difficulty. If duplicates can’t be found, your conveyancer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on the premises.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £305k and found one close by in Beaconsfield I like with open areas and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Beaconsfield suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Beaconsfield. I have chance upon a site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

What makes a Beaconsfield lease unmortgageable?

Leasehold conveyancing in Beaconsfield is not unique. Most leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain clauses are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A duty to insure the building

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. National Westminster Bank, The Mortgage Works, and Alliance & Leicester all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, obliging the buyer to withdraw.

I acquired a studio flat in Beaconsfield, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2010. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Beaconsfield with a long lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2087

With just 62 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Beaconsfield

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Beaconsfield with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Hine Solicitors, 51 Amersham Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2HB
  • Michael Brough And Cohen, 11, Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PN
  • Hilary Johnston, 7 Manor Farm Way, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2YD
  • Mcdonald Cohen, 30 Highlands Road, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2XN
  • Buchanans Solicitors, Swains House, Swains Lane, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9BN

Planning law solicitors in Beaconsfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Beaconsfield with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on compulsory purchases in Beaconsfield
  • Reynolds Parry Jones Llp, 10 Easton Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1NP
  • Louise Greer, 43 Switchback Road North, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7QX
  • Gordons Solicitors Limited, Winter Hill House, Marlow Reach, Station Approach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1NT

Sale conveyancing in Beaconsfield usually includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the lawyer retained by the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional queries from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and repaying the mortgage (where applicable)

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

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