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Reasons to use our Burnham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Burnham has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 Over the years Burnham property lawyer have established excellent links with Burnham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Burnham.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Burnham selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Burnham lawyers work in conjunction with Burnham estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Burnham since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Burnham

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Burnham so that I can attend their offices if necessary.

These days approved lawyers for mortgage companies carry out their communications through Royal Mail, e-mail or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you should see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.

I am purchasing a property and the conveyancer has raised the issue of Chancel Repair for which the house could be obligated to contribute to because it falls into the area of such a church. He has mentioned insurance. Is this really appropriate for conveyancing in Burnham

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Burnham to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Burnham benefiting from help to buy. The builders would not budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent told me not inform my lawyer about this side-deal as it would jeopardize my loan with Barnsley Building Society. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and found one near me in Burnham I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Burnham suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Burnham and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to gives security of tenure to business leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Burnham is one of our many locations in which our lawyers have offices

How much will conveyancing in Burnham cost?

Almost all Burnham conveyancing practices will agree to a standard fee. In the event that further work becomes necessary during the transaction your solicitor should disclose to you in writing of any supplemental fees for any work immediately it becomes foreseeable. Some organisations will agree not to render an invoice if a transaction does not go ahead, others will levy an bill for a fraction of the agreed costs, according to the point at which the transaction fails.

It is advisable to seek various conveyancers to give you a quotation.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Burnham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Linkside Solicitors, 71 High Street, Burnham, Bucks, SL1 7JX
  • Hsbs Law Limited, 50 Farnham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3TA
  • Bayer Solicitors, First Floor, 5 High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1JN
  • Owen White Limited, Senate House, 62-70 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3SR
  • Mason-apps Smallmans & Co, The Old Post Office, Old Post Office Lane, High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1QY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Burnham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Burnham specialising in commercial conveyancing in Burnham. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Linkside Solicitors, 71 High Street, Burnham, Bucks, SL1 7JX
  • Bayer Solicitors, First Floor, 5 High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1JN
  • Owen White Limited, Senate House, 62-70 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3SR
  • Frances Lindsay & Co, 48 Broadway, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1LU
  • Maher & Co, 19 York Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1SQ

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Burnham?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Burnham. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a timeous, independent and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Burnham.

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