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Reasons to use our Derbyshire conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Derbyshire conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Derbyshire
  • 2 Derbyshire conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Personal touch and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Derbyshire property deals can be made significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 No matter what any other companies may claim it just might be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers are located in Derbyshire - if so both parties will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Derbyshire since December 2024*

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of terraced property, Buxton Terrace, DE4 5AW completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £165,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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of flat Coach House Mews DE4 3AL, at the agreed sum of £217,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion

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of terraced residence, Bentley Bridge Road, DE4 5PQ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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of terraced property, Garton Mill Drive, DE4 5PT completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £550,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Derbyshire

Me and my partner are due to complete buying a house in Derbyshire but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree reparation from the current proprietors of £3k taking the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract yet RBS will not permit this. Why were they approached?

Any solicitor being on the RBS conveyancing panel is duty bound to advise RBS of any variations to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to disclose the reduction to RBS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, RBS and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Derbyshire.

I am assisting my mother sell her flat in Derbyshire. Will the conveyancing solicitor order an EPC or do I organise this?

After the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments was kept a required element of moving property. An energy assessment should be to hand in advance of the property being advertised. This is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors normally arrange. Where you are instructing a Derbyshire conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange energy assessments given their contacts with long established local providers

We had instructed conveyancers locally in Derbyshire on the Virgin Money solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a supplemental amount for the legal aspects of the Virgin Money mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Virgin Money?

Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your lawyer may charge a fee for this. The charge is not set by Virgin Money but by your Derbyshire property lawyer. Numerous firms on the Virgin Money panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

Intending to buy a maisonette in Derbyshire. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS 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 Derbyshire conveyancer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.

I am buying a property and the conveyancer has referenced Chancel Repair to which the house could be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this strictly necessary for conveyancing in Derbyshire

Unless a prior purchase of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you can take it that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Derbyshire to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Derbyshire?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Derbyshire. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

How do I search for a Derbyshire solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am happy to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the solicitor.

Feel free to make use of the facility on this website. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Derbyshire conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Derbyshire conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to verify whether they are on the Aldermore approved list

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Derbyshire for my house move. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training reasons.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Derbyshire regulated by the SRA

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

  • Potter & Co Solicitors Limited, Bridge Chambers, 23 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT
  • Dalton Law Limited, Bridge House, 1 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT
  • Lovedays Solicitors, Crown Chambers, 6 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AQ
  • Rickards And Cleaver, 100 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DD
  • Cleaver Thompson Limited, 5 & 7 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Derbyshire

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Derbyshire practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Potter & Co Solicitors Limited, Bridge Chambers, 23 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT
  • Lovedays Solicitors, Crown Chambers, 6 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AQ
  • Quality Solicitors Chapman & Chubb, 5 High Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DR

Derbyshire commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Land use planning and environmental issues Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.