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Reasons to use our Cricklade conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Cricklade - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be familiar
  • 2 Over the years Cricklade solicitor have established very good working relationships with Cricklade local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Cricklade.
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Our site is the only site offering you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Cricklade will be conducted by a conveyancer on your lender’s authorised panel.
  • 5 No matter what any alternative companies tell you it could be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a house sale without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cricklade since December 2024*

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Transfer

of terraced premises, Bishopsfield, SN6 6BS completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £300,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of terraced residence, Swan Lane, SN6 6RD completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £682,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of terraced property, Hillside, SN6 6RE completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £320,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Isambard Way, SN25 2NP completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £360,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cricklade

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Cricklade what would it be?

Do not opt for the cheapest Cricklade conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

My wife and I buying a 3 bedroom semi in Cricklade. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to see if these works were previously refused?

Your solicitor should review the deeds as conveyancing in Cricklade will on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of alterations or necessitated the consent of another owner. Some extensions require local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

My offer on a property in Cricklade has been agreed to, but there is a chain. The owners have placed an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other flats booked. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Cricklade. What should be my next step? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with Bank of Ireland?

It is understandable to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, Cricklade conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your lawyer is on the Bank of Ireland approved list. Regarding the next phase this very much depends on the specifics of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market many home buyers would apply for a home loan with Bank of Ireland and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their lawyer to press on with searches.

I need some fast conveyancing in Cricklade as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a mortgage free buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Cricklade the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Cricklade. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Cricklade of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Cricklade. Conveyancing is daunting 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 few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cricklade

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Cricklade ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cricklade. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Cricklade to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Cricklade it reveals many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so seek the opinion of colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Cricklade or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Cricklade differ, so it's sensible to request at least four costs illustrations from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Cricklade

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cricklade specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Stella Maris Solicitors Llp, 5 Percy Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2AZ

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Cricklade?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Cricklade. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a swift, objective and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Cricklade.

Domestic conveyancing in Cricklade normally comprises the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Cricklade property searches for the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation prepared the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Raising questions with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Going through replies prepared by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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