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5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Gamlingay

  • 1 The Gamlingay conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Gamlingay
  • 2 Gamlingay lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Gamlingay home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Gamlingay lawyer have established very good connections with Gamlingay local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Gamlingay.
  • 4 Gamlingay solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Gamlingay since January 2025*

Transfer

of terraced residence, Paddocks Chase, SG19 2DF completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £268,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of semi property, London Road, SG19 1DZ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £275,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Sale

of semi premises, Caernarvon Road, PE19 2RN completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £254,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of detached residence premises, Potton Road, SG18 0ED completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £535,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Gamlingay

I own a freehold house in Gamlingay but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Gamlingay and has limited impact for conveyancing in Gamlingay but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

My fiance and I decided to purchase a 2 bedroom apartment in Gamlingay with a homeloan from Lloyds TSB Bank.We use our Gamlingay conveyancing practitioner but Lloyds TSB Bank advised that he's not on their approved list of firms. We have to appoint a Lloyds TSB Bank panel firm or retain our high street solicitor and fork out for a Lloyds TSB Bank panel lawyer to act for them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The loan issued to you contains terms and conditions, one of which will be that conveyancers will be on the Lloyds TSB Bank approved list. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Lloyds TSB Bank

I am buying my first flat in Gamlingay benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to budge the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent advised me not inform my conveyancer about the extras as it may adversely affect my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and found one close by in Gamlingay I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Gamlingay for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

What makes your site different to alternative online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Gamlingay?

At this site secure an accurate quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Gamlingay. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the most commission, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Gamlingay

I am 18 days into a residential purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Gamlingay. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would need to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you must advise them of the new solicitor and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Gamlingay

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Gamlingay regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gamlingay specialising in commercial conveyancing in Gamlingay. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Motley & Hope, The Manor House, 11 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0AT
  • Woodwards, 3 High Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JE
  • Wilkinson & Butler, Peppercorn House, 8 Huntingdon Street, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1BH
  • Beacon Wealth Legal Ltd, 26 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2PJ
  • Adlams Llp, 37b Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2AR

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

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Gamlingay property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation prepared the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Assessing replies provided by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HMLR.

Gamlingay commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 procedures, including serving section 25 and 26 notices Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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

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