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  • 1 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Corby has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Corby will be conducted by a law firm on your lender’s authorised panel.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Regardless alternative sites tell you it could be necessary to visit your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the equation.
  • 5 Corby property lawyer are the key to a successful Corby home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Corby since December 2024*

Transfer

of flat Weldon Road NN17 5UE, at the agreed sum of £125,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

Transfer

of terraced premises, Starling Close, NN18 8FL completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £244,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Acquisition

of flat Robin Road NN18 8FH, purchased for £129,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi property, Thirsk Road, NN18 0PN completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £208,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Corby

Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from Corby. Please explain the reason why all Corby conveyancers are not on all lender panels?

A decade ago most lenders demonstrated an attitude to risk which is different than today. The financial regulator in 2010 instigated a thematic review into fraud which concluded: know the conveyancing practitioners on your panel. Accordingly, mortgage companies have subsequently requiredmore data from law firms concerning their processes and the staff who work for them and set certain criteria such as completing a minimum number of transactions. Many firms have been excluded from lender panels even though they had 100% healthy disciplinary record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Such firms found it impossible meet the minimum volume of transactions the lenders insisted on.

I am hoping to complete my purchase in Corby next Tuesday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook instructions. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Corby.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of delay in Corby conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Corby.

I am purchasing a new build house in Corby with a mortgage from HSBC Bank. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent advised me not to tell my solicitor about this extras as it may affect my mortgage with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

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've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Corby is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Corby are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Corby you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Corby 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 property.

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Corby. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Corby ?

The majority of houses in Corby are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Corby so you should seriously consider looking for a Corby conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.

Corby Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

    How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? For most Corby leaseholds the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, although some managing agents in Corby ask leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger works. It would be wise to enquire if the the lease contains any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Corby. If you like the apartmentin Corby but your cat can’t move with you then you will be faced hard decision.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Corby regulated by the SRA

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

  • Tollers Nominees Limited, 2 Exchange Court, Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TY
  • Seatons Law Limited, 1 Alexandra Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1PE
  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF
  • David Madams Solicitor, Bank Cottage, 4 Barlows Lane, Wilbarston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8QB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Corby

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Corby specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF

Typically, Corby conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Corby searches for the title
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other papers supplied by the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting questions with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies given by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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