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

Reasons to use our Cowley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the the solicitors for the other party are based in Cowley - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Over the years Cowley lawyer have developed very good working relationships with Cowley local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Cowley.
  • 3 Using a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Cowley solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Cowley regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Cowley and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cowley since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cowley

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Cowley costs more?

Cowley leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

What can a local search tell me concerning the property I am buying in Cowley?

Cowley conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Searches UK The local search plays a central part in most Cowley conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.

I am buying my first flat in Cowley benefiting from help to buy. The developers refused to move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The sale representative advised me not disclose to my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will impact my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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 am looking into buying my first house which is in Cowley and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Cowley. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Cowley area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Cowley. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Cowley conveyancing firm to assist?

if there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to make a decision on the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Cowley property is 164 Nestles Avenue in October 2013. The tribunal agreed with the proposed price of £20,158 for the freehold and determined that that sum is the amount to be paid into court This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 69 years.

Are there frequently found problems that you see in leases for Cowley properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Cowley is not unique. Most leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall

You may encounter a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Leeds Building Society, and Alliance & Leicester all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to withdraw.

My wife and I accepted an offer on a Cowley ground floor flat left to us ten years ago in 2009. I have over twenty years conveyancing knowledge and, although retired, wish to conduct my own conveyancing. The buyer's lawyer has informed me that their bank will not allow you to do your own conveyancing mandating that the funds to be transferred to a solicitor's bank account.

Lending requirements to property lawyers from all CML members specify that If the seller does not have legal representation the borrower's lawyers should check whether the bank needs to be told so that a decision can be made as to whether they are willing to progress.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Cowley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bird & Lovibond, 3 Vine Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1RP
  • Iliffes Booth Bennett, Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1AB
  • Hal-solicitors, 8-9 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JN
  • Capital Legal Solicitors, Darren House, 65 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JP
  • Nicholls Christie & Crocker, 130 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Cowley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cowley specialising in commercial conveyancing in Cowley. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Bird & Lovibond, 3 Vine Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1RP
  • Iliffes Booth Bennett, Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1AB
  • Capital Legal Solicitors, Darren House, 65 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JP
  • Nicholls Christie & Crocker, 130 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JX
  • Turbervilles, Hill House, 118 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JT

Planning law solicitors in Cowley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cowley specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Iliffes Booth Bennett, Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1AB
  • Turbervilles, Hill House, 118 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JT
  • Jay Visva Solicitors, First Floor, 784 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0RS

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

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