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Top 5 reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Eaton Bray

  • 1 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Eaton Bray regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Eaton Bray and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Eaton Bray who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 The firms listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 4 Eaton Bray solicitors work in partnership with Eaton Bray estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 The Eaton Bray conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Eaton Bray

Examples of recent conveyancing in Eaton Bray since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Eaton Bray

I can't travel far from Eaton Bray. I would like to know the reason why all Eaton Bray solicitors are not on all bank panels?

Banks point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is considered to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud annually.The elimination of law firms off of lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the FSA in 2011. Its outcome included recommendations for lenders to review their conveyancing panels, which kicked off a major policy change in the sector. It led to banks and building societies culling less reputable firms off their books of approved conveyancing practitioners .

Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Eaton Bray even where I’m not buying or selling a house, for instance if I want to acquire a shop in Eaton Bray with a loan from Birmingham Midshires?

Our comparison service is predominantly used to select domestic conveyancing solicitors in Eaton Bray but we have listed at the bottom of this page a few Eaton Bray commercial conveyancing firms. You should speak with the company directly to check if they can also act for Birmingham Midshires

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Eaton Bray

Do not opt for the lowest Eaton Bray conveyancing costs illustration. 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Eaton Bray. Conveyancing is required. What happens now?

Given that you are now legally committed yourself to purchase you now have to hire the services of a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you are faced with a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the conveyancing. An auction property will have an associated auction pack. This will include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold premises the auction pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that you have funds in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

My solicitor has informed me that restrictive coveneant insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Eaton Bray conveyancing?

The appropriate level of restrictive coveneant indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Birmingham Midshires and Chelsea Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

What will a local search reveal concerning the property my wife and I purchasing in Eaton Bray?

Eaton Bray conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Onsearch The local search plays a central part in most Eaton Bray conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (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 13 subject sections.

I have been recommended by a few property agents in Eaton Bray to get a quote from a solicitor using your seach tool. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to make any financial incentive for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Eaton Bray. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Eaton Bray are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Eaton Bray in which case you should be looking for a Eaton Bray conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Eaton Bray

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Eaton Bray with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Knowles Benning Llp, 24 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SN
  • Byron Fearn, Scotson Chambers, 80 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3HD
  • Ray Nixon Brown, 4-6 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE
  • Franklins Law, Church House, 11 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE
  • Austin & Carnley, Albion Chambers, High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Eaton Bray regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Eaton Bray practicing in commercial conveyancing in Eaton Bray. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Knowles Benning Llp, 24 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SN
  • Byron Fearn, Scotson Chambers, 80 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3HD
  • Ray Nixon Brown, 4-6 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE
  • Franklins Law, Church House, 11 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AE
  • Austin & Carnley, Albion Chambers, High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DP

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Eaton Bray ordinarily involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the home loan (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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