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Reasons to use our Church Stretton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Chances are that the other side’s solicitors are based in Church Stretton - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Church Stretton
  • 3 Our site is the only site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Church Stretton will be conducted by a conveyancer on your bank member panel.
  • 4 Church Stretton lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Church Stretton conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your home move
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Church Stretton registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Church Stretton since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Church Stretton

The Church Stretton conveyancing firm handling our Church Stretton conveyancing has identified a discrepancy between the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation survey and what is in the legal papers for the property. My solicitor has advised that he is obliged to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s stance legitimate?

Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

I am planning to move house in March. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Church Stretton. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the house keys from your property agent but this should only take place when the sellers conveyancers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be passed over. After that you can tell the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you locate a conveyancing in Church Stretton or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Church Stretton.

I have been told by my conveyancer that missing deeds insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Church Stretton?

The right level of missing deeds indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Yorkshire Building Society and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

My partner and I have arranged a further advance on our home loan from Coventry BS as we intend to conduct a loft conversion to our home in Church Stretton. Do we need to appoint a nearby Church Stretton solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Coventry BS would not normally instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Coventry BS list.

Should our conveyancer be raising enquiries about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Church Stretton.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Church Stretton. Some people will buy a house in Church Stretton, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Church Stretton. The standard information given to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the owner to find out if the property has historically flooded. If the property has been flooded in past and is not notified by the owner, then a buyer could commence a claim for damages as a result of such an incorrect answer. The buyer’s lawyers may also order an environmental search. This will higlight if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be made.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Church Stretton. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Church Stretton

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Church Stretton is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Church Stretton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Church Stretton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Church Stretton may determine 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.

What does commercial conveyancing in Church Stretton cover?

Church Stretton conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of services, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Church Stretton?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Church Stretton. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Receive a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Church Stretton.

Purchase in Church Stretton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Church Stretton conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers received from the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Examining replies provided by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Church Stretton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

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

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