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Conveyancing in Faringdon : Keep it Local

Top reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Faringdon

  • 1 Faringdon solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Faringdon conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your conveyancing
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Faringdon selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Chances are that the other side’s lawyers are based in Faringdon - if so sets of lawyers will be on good working terms
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Faringdon property lawyer have established excellent connections with Faringdon local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Faringdon.
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative companies may claim it may be necessary to pop into your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Faringdon since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Faringdon

My property lawyer in Faringdon is not listed on the Skipton Building Society Conveyancing Panel. Can I still continue with my family solicitor even though they are not on the Skipton Building Society list of approved lawyers?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Carry on with your existing Faringdon lawyers but Skipton Building Society will need to use a lawyer on their panel. This will result in additional total legal fees and cause frustration.
  2. Choose an alternative solicitor to act in the conveyancing, remembering to check they are on the Skipton Building Society panel

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Faringdon?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Faringdon. 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…’

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Faringdon before instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a mortgage on such a home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Faringdon. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Faringdon especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Faringdon.

I am downsizing from my home. My past conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Faringdon if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Faringdon. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

My partner has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Faringdon. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Faringdon conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have experience in using the conveyancer you're considering.

We are considering appointing an online property lawyer rather than a Faringdon conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?

Various benefits exist in having the option attend a local Faringdon conveyancing solicitor such as

  • signing documents and and when necessary
  • sometimes being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for non-standard transactions
  • the ability to complain if things go pear-shaped

When comparing estimates, look out for hidden extras. Most decent Faringdon high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online agents appear to offer cheap prices, yet have hidden 'extras' in the small print.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Faringdon

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Faringdon with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Bampton Law Llp, Clanfield House, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2JJ

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Faringdon regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Faringdon but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Bl Convey Limited, Clanfield House, OX18 2JJ

Buying a home in Faringdon is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Faringdon searches for the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers prepared the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Analysing replies given by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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