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  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Datchet and Langley 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 will expect.
  • 2 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s conveyancers are located in Datchet and Langley - if so both parties will be familiar
  • 3 The practices identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Regardless alternative solicitors tell you it just might be necessary to visit your conveyancer to execute legal papers. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add the postman into the equation.
  • 5 Datchet and Langley solicitor are the key to a successful Datchet and Langley home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Datchet and Langley since December 2024*

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Willoughby Road, SL3 8JQ completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £440,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Disposal

of detached residence property, Rochfords Gardens, SL2 5XN completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £394,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced premises, Thorn Drive, SL3 6SA completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £480,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of detached residence premises, Rixon Close, SL3 6RH completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £430,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Datchet and Langley

I am acquiring a house mortgage free in Datchet and Langley. I have been residing for the last twelve years in Datchet and Langley. Conveyancing searches are exorbitant. Given that I know the road and vicinity intimately must I have all the conveyancing searches?

If you not getting a home loan, then the vast majority of the Datchet and Langley conveyancing searches are non-obligatory. Your conveyancer will 'advise', perhaps strongly, that you should have searches done, but he is duty bound to take that path of advice. Do bear in mind; if you are going to dispose of the house in the future, it will be of importance to your future buyer what the searches determine. Sometimes houses with functional issues can still throw up unpredicted search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Datchet and Langley will be able to give you some sensible guidance in this regard.

About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Datchet and Langley. The property agents tell me that it is usual for flats in Datchet and Langley to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years unexpired.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 27/3/2025 the requirements read as follows :

85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower.

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

Two types of professional can do conveyancing in Datchet and Langley namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both obliged to execute Datchet and Langley conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that all necessary procedures should be suitably taken.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Virgin Money. Datchet and Langley conveyancing lawyers were selected. How long does it take for Virgin Money to forward the offer to the property lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Virgin Money conducted the valuation? Have you advised Virgin Money as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I have paid off my mortgage with Nottingham. I assume I don't need a Datchet and Langley solicitor on the Nottingham panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Nottingham mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Nottingham mortgage from the register. Nottingham, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Nottingham has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Nottingham has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Nottingham mortgage has been paid off.

Taking into account that I will soon spend 450k on a two bedroom apartment in Datchet and Langley I would like to talk to a solicitor concerning thetransaction in advance of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the solicitor due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Datchet and Langley.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Datchet and Langley should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

I have recently realised that I have 72 years remaining on my flat in Datchet and Langley. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the freeholder. For most situations a specialist would be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document to be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Datchet and Langley.

I inherited a first floor flat in Datchet and Langley. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium payable for a lease extension?

Where there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Datchet and Langley flat 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 related to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 69 years.

My wife and I expecting to complete buying a house in Datchet and Langley but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £2k taking the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process yet the lender will not agree to this. Why were they involved?

Your conveyancer that is on a bank conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform the lender of any changes to the purchase price. In the event that you prohibit your solicitor to report the price change to your mortgage company then they would have to refrain from representing you and the lender.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Datchet and Langley

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Datchet and Langley practicing 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

  • Barrett & Thomson, One Pegasus Court, 25 Herschel Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1TQ
  • Rai Solicitors, 19, Stoke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5AH
  • Aston Bond Law Limited, Windsor Crown House, 7 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2DX
  • Owen White Limited, Senate House, 62-70 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3SR
  • A'court & Co, Suite 3, 5/6 High Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LD

Planning law solicitors in Datchet and Langley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Datchet and Langley practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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

Residential conveyancing in Datchet and Langley usually comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Sending draft papers to the solicitor representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to further queries from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and repaying the home loan (where appropriate)

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

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