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Examples of recent conveyancing in Berkshire since January 2025*

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Ashmore Green Road, RG18 9ER completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £475,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Billington Way, RG18 3HG completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of semi property, Conway Drive, RG18 3AT completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £387,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of semi premises, Bluebell Way, RG18 4BX completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £445,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Berkshire

I require fast conveyancing in Berkshire as I have pressure to complete inside 3 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Berkshire the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Berkshire took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Berkshire I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Berkshire for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Berkshire and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to business leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Berkshire is one of our hundreds of locations in which our lawyers have offices

My partner has urged me to appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Berkshire. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Berkshire conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually experience in using the solicitor that you are contemplating using.

Our solicitor in Berkshire is asking me for identification documents stating that this forms part of his requirements as a conveyancer on the lender Conveyancing panel. This is news to me - can I refuse?

Due to Money Laundering Regulations your conveyancing lawyer is duty bound to confirm positively your identification when entering into a business relationship with you. It is a criminal offence if your lawyer not do this. If you do not provide ID early in the transaction the solicitor must refuse to act for you. It’s unlikely a lawyer will turn you away if you come to the first meeting without relevant ID but you will have to produce it at some point so you might as well bring it with you to the initial meeting so the lawyer can tick the ID verification box and start sorting out the conveyancing straight away. If you are getting a mortgage, your lawyer also has to check ID documents to satisfy the bank. This is not specific to conveyancing in Berkshire

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Berkshire regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Berkshire specialising in commercial conveyancing in Berkshire. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Gardner Leader Llp, White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BA
  • Horsey Lightly, 2, West Mills, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5HG
  • Mblaw (newbury) Ltd, 8 Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DD
  • Charles Lucas & Marshall, Radnor House, 28 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5EU

Planning law solicitors in Berkshire regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Berkshire with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Horsey Lightly, 2, West Mills, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5HG
  • Charles Lucas & Marshall, Radnor House, 28 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5EU
  • Ejh Legal, Barbosa, Remembrance Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6BA

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

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Conducting Berkshire conveyancing searches for the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the owner’s property lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Assessing replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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