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Reasons to use our Burghfield Common conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Burghfield Common is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 The Burghfield Common conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Burghfield Common
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Burghfield Common estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Burghfield Common conveyancers have a significant edge when it comes to Burghfield Common conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your home move
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Burghfield Common property deals can become a lot more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Burghfield Common since June 2026*

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Purchase

of flat Badgers Croft RG7 3SW, acquired for £197,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of apartment Bath Road RG31 7QD, at purchase sum of £87,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Flodden Drive, RG31 7EH completing on 19/06/2026 at a price of £260,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of house residence, Neath Gardens, RG30 4UL completing on 18/06/2026 at a price of £450,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Burghfield Common

I am not in a position to travel far from Burghfield Common. Is there a reason why all Burghfield Common conveyancing practitioners aren't automatically on all lender panels?

As unjust as it may appear for lenders to restrict who can represent them, from the public’s or solicitor’s standpoint, the the contrary view is that lending institutions are increasingly anxious and regard it crucial to defend themselves against illegal activities. As a result of this concern mortgage companies are limiting their conveyancing panel to a size that they are happy to control.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Burghfield Common? Is this really warranted?

It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Burghfield Common. However these days you will not be able to complete any conveyancing deal without first handing over proof of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a council tax bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it needs to be both the paper element and photo card part, one is not sufficient in the absence of the other.

Verification of the source of monies is necessary under Money Laundering Regulations. Don’t be offended when when this is requested of you as your lawyer must have this information on file. Your Burghfield Common conveyancing practitioner will need to see evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any money from you into their client account and they should also ask further queries concerning the source of funds.

I moved into my house on 9 September and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Burghfield Common advises it will be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Burghfield Common particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Burghfield Common is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration is effected after the buyer has moved in to the property thus post completion formalities is not always primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am looking for a flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Burghfield Common I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Burghfield Common for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Burghfield Common for my purchase. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

You can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training requirements.

Is there a reason that Burghfield Common conveyancing charges are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

There is always more work required for leasehold conveyancing. Burghfield Common has many leasehold properties. There is more time involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including up to date service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Burghfield Common regulated by the SRA

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

  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN
  • Elizabeth Middleton Solicitors, 48 Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2XD
  • Dexter Montague Llp, 105 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7UD
  • Pitmans Llp, 47 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SR
  • Johnsons Solicitors Limited, City Gate Business Centre, Southampton Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2QW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Burghfield Common regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Burghfield Common with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Burghfield Common. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN
  • Dexter Montague Llp, 105 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7UD
  • Pitmans Llp, 47 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SR
  • Congeries Llp, 47 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SR
  • Lamport Bassitt Llp, 39 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SL

Planning law solicitors in Burghfield Common regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Burghfield Common specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Pitmans Llp, 47 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SR
  • Field Seymour Parkes Llp, 1 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PN
  • Anthony Sandall & Co, Brightwell House, 40 Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4AU
  • Blandy & Blandy Llp, 1 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DA
  • Boyes Turner Llp, Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD

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

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