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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Cranfield house move

Logical reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Cranfield

  • 1 Using a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Notwithstanding what alternative solicitors may claim it just might be important to visit your solicitor to execute documents. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Cranfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Cranfield have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Cranfield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers are based in Cranfield - if so sets of solicitors will be on good working terms

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cranfield since November 2025*

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Disposal

of terraced property, High Street, MK43 0DP completing on 24/11/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Sale

of terraced property, High Street, MK43 0JB completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £320,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Braeburn Way, MK43 0EH completing on 24/11/2025 at a price of £530,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of house residence, Braeburn Way, MK43 0EH completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £613,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cranfield

I am in need of a conveyancer. Do I opt for an online conveyancer or a family Cranfield conveyancing solicitor?

Cranfield is a special area, where neighbourhood know-how is a significant benefit. The laid-back lifestyle has an upside – just not for your home move. The conveyancers that we recommend possess exhaustive Cranfield know how with a professional, hands-onattitude that helps the conveyancing to progress with the minimum of fuss. It is a distinct advantage where they can make use of well established connections with financial advisers, estate agents, valuers and other Cranfield conveyancing practices

My conveyancer has identified a a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying in Cranfield. The seller’s lawyers have put forward title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor says that he must ensure that the lender is content with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the lender?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the lender are the client. Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the mortgage company can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your solicitor will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Cranfield

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Cranfield and Solicitor firms in Cranfield to choose from It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. Both can deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am planning to move house in March. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Cranfield. Conveyancing solicitor was organised before I stumbled across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from the estate agent however this should only happen when the vendors solicitors confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. You will need to inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Cranfield or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Cranfield.

Intending to buy a maisonette in Cranfield. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Cranfield solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

What can a local search inform me concerning the house I am buying in Cranfield?

Cranfield conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Xpress Legal The local search plays an important role in many a Cranfield conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search should provide data 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 subject areas.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Cranfield before appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cranfield. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Cranfield especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Cranfield.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Cranfield for my purchase. Is there any facility to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Cranfield

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cranfield specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Kingsley David Solicitors Limited, Shelton House, 4 High Street, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8SD
  • Rushford & Mccarville Llp, Brewery House, 84 High Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8AQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Cranfield regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Cranfield specialising in commercial conveyancing in Cranfield. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Kingsley David Solicitors Limited, Shelton House, 4 High Street, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8SD

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Cranfield normally consists of the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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