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Reasons to use our Cricklade conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Regardless alternative lawyers inform you it may be necessary to visit your solicitor to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 2 Cricklade lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Cricklade conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Cricklade
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Cricklade is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Cricklade conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cricklade since November 2025*

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Transfer

of detached residence property, Pauls Croft, SN6 6AJ completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £525,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of terraced property, Byre Close, SN6 6HH completing on 26/11/2025 at a price of £375,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Parsonage Farm Close, SN6 6LY completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Transfer

of house property, Pittsfield, SN6 6AW completing on 26/11/2025 at a price of £535,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cricklade

My fiance’s sister is a solicitor. I expect that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Cricklade?

You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. The amounts seem to be different but the service one can expect are distinct between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

We are purchasing our first home. Our conveyancer has messagedto enquire if we want to take out extra conveyancing searches. As novices we in the dark as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Cricklade

The extent of Cricklade conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the premises, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What matters is that you properly understand what information each search could supply. Then you can decide if you consider that you need that information. If in doubt, ask your solicitor to provide guidance.

We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Cricklade for our house move. Our financial adviser informed us that our mortgage company Coventry Building Society won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?

Banks on the whole restrict either the category or the number of conveyancing solicitors on their member panel. Typical examples of such criteria being that a law practice must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the profile of firm, a few lenders have reduced the amount of solicitor practices they use to represent them. Be aware that Coventry Building Society have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Coventry Building Society Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the reduction of conveyancing panels since 2008 even though there remains differing opinions concerning the level of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry indicate that hundreds of law firms, including some in or near Cricklade only carry out very few conveyances a year.

There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Cricklade but how do I know who's good?

It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Cricklade conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying 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 partner and I have arranged the release of further funds on our home loan from RBS as we want to carry out a loft conversion to our house in Cricklade. Do we need to appoint a high street Cricklade solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?

RBS don't usually require a member of 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 RBS conveyancing panel.

I've digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Cricklade solicitor - who is on the Principality conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Principality will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Principality will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Cricklade surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

My cousin has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Cricklade. Should I find my own property lawyer?

There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the solicitor you're considering.

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Cricklade. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Cricklade ?

The majority of houses in Cricklade are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Cricklade in which case you should be shopping around for a Cricklade conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will report to you on the legal implications.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Cricklade - Examples of Queries before buying

    It is important to be aware whether window replacement or some other significant cost is pending that will be shared amongst the leaseholders and will materially impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one time invoice. How is the lease structured? What restrictions are contained in the Cricklade Lease?

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Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Cricklade regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Cricklade but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Fox & Co Licensed Conveyancer, Shaftesbury Centre, SN2 2AZ
  • Hoffman Male, Regus House, SN5 6QR

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

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Cricklade property searches for the property
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Examining replies prepared by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting 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
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the purchase and the home loan (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Residential conveyancing in Cricklade usually involves the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to supplemental enquires from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (where relevant)

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

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