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  • 1 Biddenham lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Biddenham conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your conveyancing
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Biddenham
  • 3 Biddenham lawyers work in partnership with Biddenham estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
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  • 5 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Biddenham regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Biddenham and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Biddenham since December 2024*

Disposal

of semi premises, Malcote Close, MK40 4QA completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £225,375. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of detached residence residence, Malcote Close, MK40 4QA completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £235,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Disposal

of detached residence property, The Paddock, MK40 4RG completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £740,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house premises, Darlow Drive, MK40 4AX completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £272,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Biddenham

Is it possible for conveyancing in Biddenham to be done in less than 10 days?

Where the seller is applying a tight deadline to sign contracts it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will benefit local connections and knowledge. It is possible that they may have conducted otherproperties in the same street. Therefore consider using a Biddenham conveyancing firm. Second, double check that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of Biddenham conveyancing transactions are delayed or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the conveyancing being delayed by as much as three weeks. It is estimated that this issue impacts in the region of one hundred thousand home sales every year. Almost all Biddenham conveyancing practices can not represent certain banks so do check as early as possible.

We wish to acquire a 3 bedroom apartment in Biddenham with a loan from Nationwide Building Society.We have a Biddenham conveyancing practitioner but Nationwide Building Society says he's not on their "panel". It seems we have no choice but to instruct a Nationwide Building Society panel solicitor or keep our local solicitor and fork out for a Nationwide Building Society panel lawyer to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The home loan offered to you contains terms and conditions, one of which will be that conveyancers will be on the Nationwide Building Society approved list. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Nationwide Building Society

I just bought a house at auction in Biddenham. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?

Having legally committed yourself to purchase you now have to retain a conveyancing lawyer as a matter of priority as you are facing a pending deadline in which to complete the conveyancing. All auction property should have a bespoke legal pack. This should include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the auction pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You need to give this to the lawyer working for you ASAP. Do make sure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

My uncle pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Biddenham there may be a number of restrictions preventing external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Biddenham which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Biddenham should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We were going to get a OIP from Leeds Building Society this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Leeds Building Society recommend any Biddenham solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Biddenham solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Leeds Building Society through the process.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Biddenham I like with a park and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Biddenham in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

If you require a mortgage that many years will be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.

In scouring the web for the term conveyancing in Biddenham it reveals many property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the opinion of friends and relatives who have bought a property in Biddenham or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Biddenham differ, so it's a good idea to obtain at least four estimates from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Biddenham. Before diving in I want to be sure as to the number of years remaining on the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Biddenham - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I acquired a basement flat in Biddenham, conveyancing having been completed July 1996. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent flats in Biddenham with a long lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2084

You have 59 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £20,900 and £24,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Biddenham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Biddenham practicing in commercial conveyancing in Biddenham. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Palmers Solicitors Llp, Hassett House, Hassett Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HA
  • Cowley Di Giorgio, 63 Harpur Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2SR
  • Sharman Law Llp, 1 Harpur Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PF
  • Hcb Park Woodfine Llp, 1 Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3TN
  • Ciampa Solicitors, 26 St. Marys Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0AS

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Biddenham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Biddenham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Goodwills Legal Services Ltd , Premier House, MK40 3HU
  • Right Choice Conveyancing Ltd, Bedford i-lab, Priory Business Park, MK44 3RZ
  • Bedfordshire Property Lawyers Limited, 4 Stephenson Court, Fraser Road, MK44 3WJ

Planning law solicitors in Biddenham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Biddenham specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Biddenham
  • Sharman Law Llp, 1 Harpur Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PF
  • Hcb Park Woodfine Llp, 1 Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3TN

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

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