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Chesterfield Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 77 days for registration of title in Chesterfield
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £2,020
  • 3 175 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Chesterfield
  • 4 93% freehold and 7% leasehold conveyancing in Chesterfield for last year
  • 5 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Chesterfield conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chesterfield since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi residence, Derby Road, S40 2EW completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £124,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of detached residence property, Spital Lane, S41 0HS completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £390,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of semi residence, New Hall Road, S40 1HE completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £165,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced property, Coppice Close, S41 0NA completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £100,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chesterfield

It is is a decade since I bought my house in Chesterfield. Conveyancing solicitors have now been instructed on the sale but I can't find the deeds. Is this a problem?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they could still be with the lawyers who acted in the purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Chesterfield relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel conveyancer as I would prefer to use a local conveyancing solicitor in Chesterfield?

You should check but the chances are that appoint one of their panel conveyancers where you take up the "fee-free" deal. Contact the bank and explore if they allow a monetary alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Chesterfield.

I have recentlybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Chesterfield for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Chesterfield conveyancing specialists.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Chesterfield is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Chesterfield are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chesterfield you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chesterfield may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Chesterfield. Conveyancing and TSB mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing practitioner in Chesterfield who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

First contact HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Chesterfield conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I invested in buying a ground floor flat in Chesterfield, conveyancing having been completed July 2002. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Chesterfield with a long lease are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2096

With 71 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I am looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Chesterfield who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a Chesterfield solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the mortgage company who do conveyancing in Chesterfield. We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chesterfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Banner Jones Limited, 24 Glumangate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1UA
  • Elliot Mather Llp, The Courtyard, 49 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB
  • Les Saunders Limited, Saltersgate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1JS
  • Sarah Peach Limited, Saltersgate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1JS
  • Anderson Partnership Solicitors, 71 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1JS

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chesterfield

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chesterfield specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Banner Jones Limited, 24 Glumangate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1UA
  • Elliot Mather Llp, The Courtyard, 49 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB
  • Brm Law Limited, Gray Court, 99 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1LD
  • Kieranclarkegreen Solicitors, 36 Clarence Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XB

Planning law solicitors in Chesterfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chesterfield specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Elliot Mather Llp, The Courtyard, 49 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

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

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