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  • 1 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Chalfont St Giles and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Chalfont St Giles 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.
  • 3 No matter what any alternative solicitors may claim it may be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to execute documents. There are various parties with involved in a house sale without having to include the postman into the equation.
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles since December 2024*

Disposal

of semi premises, London Road, HP8 4ND completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £680,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced residence, Kings Road, HP8 4HN completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £1,250,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Conveyance

of apartment Copse Lane HP9 2TA, acquired for £1,850,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Deancroft Road, SL9 0HF completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £730,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles

Is it realistic for conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles to be done within two weeks?

Where the seller is applying time constraints to exchange it is advisable to make sure that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will have local relationships and intelligence. It is even conceivable that they would have handled previousproperties in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Chalfont St Giles conveyancing firm. In addition, double check that the conveyancing firm is on the lender panel. It is claimed that nearly one in five of Chalfont St Giles conveyancing deals are frustrated or jeopardised after discovering a purchaser’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal transfer of property being frustrated by almost 21 days. It is claimed that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home moves every year. Almost all Chalfont St Giles conveyancing practices can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.

I am purchasing a new build flat in Chalfont St Giles. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Chalfont St Giles.

Me and my partner are buying a house in Chalfont St Giles. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we have to send funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

My stepmother advised me that in buying a property in Chalfont St Giles there may be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?

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

Skipton have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a house in Chalfont St Giles has been accepted, what are the next steps?

The property agent will want to be informed of your property lawyer's details (make sure the solicitors are on the lender’s approved list). Telephone Skipton or your broker and finalise any relevant forms. Skipton will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to arrange an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. Skipton will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold house in Chalfont St Giles. Conveyancing and National Westminster Bank mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Chalfont St Giles who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Chalfont St Giles conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I purchased a garden flat in Chalfont St Giles, conveyancing was carried out June 2006. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Chalfont St Giles with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2082

With only 57 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £28,500 and £33,000 plus costs.

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 detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

We have AIP from Chelsea Building Society who said that they will loan up to £117k. At what point do we need to appoint a solicitor for conveyancing? Chalfont St Giles is where we are purchasing.

It would be wise to appoint a property lawyer now so that the property lawyer can open the ledger so they can commence their ID checks etc. Once you wish them to start work they will seek a payment on account usually about £225. That should normally be once you have the loan offer from your bank and valuation report, nevertheless if you want to expedite the process you can start the ball rolling quicker albeit risking some expense.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chalfont St Giles regulated by the SRA

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

  • Mcdonald Cohen, 30 Highlands Road, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2XN
  • Hilary Johnston, 7 Manor Farm Way, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2YD
  • Knipe Woodhouse-smith, 145-147 High Street, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9QL
  • Plainlaw Llp, Acers, Doggetts Wood Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4TH
  • Hine Solicitors, 51 Amersham Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2HB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chalfont St Giles regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chalfont St Giles specialising in commercial conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Hilary Johnston, 7 Manor Farm Way, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2YD
  • Plainlaw Llp, Acers, Doggetts Wood Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4TH
  • Hine Solicitors, 51 Amersham Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2HB
  • B P Collins Llp, Collins House, 32-38 Station Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8EL
  • B P Collins Trust Corporation Limited, Collins House, 32-38 Station Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8EL

Planning law solicitors in Chalfont St Giles regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chalfont St Giles with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Bps Solicitors, 85 High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1DE

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

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