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Reasons to use our Burghfield Common conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Burghfield Common property lawyers work in partnership with Burghfield Common estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 The Burghfield Common conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Burghfield Common
  • 3 No matter what any alternative solicitors may claim it just might be important to attend your solicitor to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a house sale without needing to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 The companies shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 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 large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Burghfield Common since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Burghfield Common

Is it possible for conveyancing in Burghfield Common to be concluded in under 28 days?

Where you are under time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will have local contacts and know-how. It is possible that they could have conducted previoushouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Burghfield Common conveyancing solicitor. Second, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of Burghfield Common conveyancing deals are suspended or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the home move being frustrated by an average of 21 days. It is claimed that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home sales every year. Many Burghfield Common conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

My grandfather passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Burghfield Common. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £5k. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to TSB, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?

Given you plan to refinance then TSB will insist on your using a conveyancer on the TSB 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 TSB 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 TSB mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

Does a directory service exist listing Aldermore panel conveyancers in Burghfield Common on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public over the internet. If you are looking for a Burghfield Common property lawyer on the Aldermore please use our tool.

We had chosen conveyancers located in Burghfield Common on the Aldermore solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me a separate amount for handling the Aldermore mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Aldermore?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your lawyer may charge a fee for this. This charge is not set by Aldermore but by your Burghfield Common property lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Aldermore panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Burghfield Common off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Nottingham. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when acquiring a property in Burghfield Common? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that owners of property residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Burghfield Common?

Unless a previous purchase of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you may expect lawyers handling conveyancing in Burghfield Common to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Burghfield Common. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Burghfield Common

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Burghfield Common. I've chance upon a web site which seems to have the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? 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?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Burghfield Common

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Burghfield Common with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • 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
  • Johnsons Solicitors Limited, City Gate Business Centre, Southampton Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2QW
  • Rowberry Morris Thames Valley Llp, 17 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Burghfield Common regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Burghfield Common with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Burghfield Common. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Burghfield Common regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Burghfield Common but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Pure Property Law Partners Limited, 33 Ashbury Drive, RG31 5LJ

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

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