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Cheap conveyancing in Chippenham does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Chippenham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal connections with Chippenham selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Chippenham
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Chippenham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Chippenham have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Chippenham and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 Chippenham property lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chippenham since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chippenham

We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Chippenham recommended using your search tool but have come across alternative estimates on the internet look cheaper – why is this?

You can find numerous conveyancing outfits advertising what appear to be cut price. You should think long and hard about how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the quality of the legal work. Some embed extras deep into the terms and conditions. The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Chippenham neverdo this.

In the event thatI was to acquire a straightforward housein Chippenham for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much should I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Chippenham?

The only saving you would achieve is the Chippenham conveyancing searches. Your conveyancer is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with your sellers property lawyer, stamp duty submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge however it won't be meaningful.

Completed the sale of my flat in Chippenham last March but our buyer keeps e-mailing every few hours complaining that her conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?

Following your sale your conveyancer is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. If applicable, your lawyer should also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the purchasers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion steps just for conveyancing in Chippenham.

My conveyancer has informed me that breach of easement insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Chippenham conveyancing?

The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Halifax and Virgin Money. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Chippenham. I have a mortgage agreed with Santander. Conveyancing is new to me. 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 Santander, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in March 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Santander are being difficult. The Chippenham solicitor who is on the Santander conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Santander are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Santander have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Santander have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Santander may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Chippenham. 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 selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chippenham

    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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Chippenham ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Chippenham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chippenham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chippenham specialising in commercial conveyancing in Chippenham. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Jeary & Lewis Llp, 46, Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HU
  • Forrester Sylvester Mackett Llp, 61 St. Mary Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JH
  • Goughs Lawyers Llp, 5 Bath Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6LN

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Chippenham regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Chippenham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Wykeham & Co Property Lawyers, Trey House, SN15 5EP

Planning law solicitors in Chippenham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chippenham specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Forrester Sylvester Mackett Llp, 61 St. Mary Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JH
  • Goughs Lawyers Llp, 5 Bath Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6LN

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