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Reasons to use our Eccleshall conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what alternative companies say it just might be necessary to pop into your lawyer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 2 Eccleshall conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Over the years Eccleshall property lawyer have developed excellent connections with Eccleshall 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 Eccleshall.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Eccleshall

Examples of recent conveyancing in Eccleshall since January 2025*

Sale

of house property, Glebefields, ST20 0LA completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £235,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Newport Road, ST20 0NP completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £300,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of house premises, Station Road, ST21 6RS completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £280,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Sale

of terraced property, St James Green, ST21 6RU completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £106,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Eccleshall

Would the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service execute conveyancing in Eccleshall by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct one day exchanges. You should e-mail us to receive a costs illustration and details as to dates.

We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Eccleshall who is on the Coventry BS approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Coventry BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Eccleshall.

What does a local search inform me about the house we're purchasing in Eccleshall?

Eccleshall conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search plays a central part in most Eccleshall conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (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 thirteen topic headings.

4 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Eccleshall completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Eccleshall is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Eccleshall are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Eccleshall you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Eccleshall may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

In sourcing the web for the words cheap conveyancing in Eccleshall it shows results of numerous solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The preferential way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Eccleshall or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Eccleshall differ, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of four fee calculations from different law firms. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Eccleshall

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Eccleshall with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • John Burton Solicitors Limited, Market Square, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AT
  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, 51 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Eccleshall regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Eccleshall practicing in commercial conveyancing in Eccleshall. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • John Burton Solicitors Limited, Market Square, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AT
  • Woolliscrofts Solicitors Limited, 51 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8AF

Purchase conveyancing in Eccleshall usually entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Eccleshall conveyancing searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation supplied by the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting questions with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Considering the replies provided by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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