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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Headington conveyancing

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  • 1 No matter what any other sites say it may be necessary to pop into your lawyer to execute contracts. There are various parties with with an interest in a house sale without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 2 The Headington conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Headington
  • 3 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal links with Headington selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Headington since November 2025*

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of terraced residence, Cooper Place, OX3 8JW completing on 09/12/2025 at a price of £390,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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of semi premises, Green Road, OX3 8LE completing on 04/12/2025 at a price of £425,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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of house premises, Trinity Road, OX3 8LQ completing on 14/11/2025 at a price of £410,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion

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of house premises, St Leonards Road, OX3 8AD completing on 19/12/2025 at a price of £600,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Headington

Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Headington who acted for me 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a mortgage from The Royal Bank of Scotland. It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative property lawyer?

The estimate does seem a tad steep. Where you are willing to expend time contrasting charges you may be able to decrease the fees marginally by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were pleased with the legal work the firm gave you couldcome to rue opting for an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to be sure that the firm can represent The Royal Bank of Scotland. You can use our search tool to select a Headington conveyancing firm on the The Royal Bank of Scotland approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Headington.

As a first time buyer what is the most important advice you can give me concerning purchase conveyancing in Headington?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Headington and elsewhere in Oxfordshire is often a confrontational process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the house moving process. For instance, the vendor, property agent and even potentially a lender. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Headington is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the legal process whose responsibility is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a third party with a vested interest will attempt to sway you that you should follow their advice. For example, the estate agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your conveyancer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do something that is contrary to your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

After reading mumsnet.com for a high-quality lawyer in Headington, many advise that I should instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with prudent and efficient conveyancing processes via the scheme protocol It includes many organisations who carry out conveyancing in Headington.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Headington I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Headington in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a property in Newport but reside in Headington. My solicitor (approximately 260 miles from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Headington who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Headington based

I am looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Headington who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a Headington or local Headington conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the bank who conduct conveyancing in Headington. We dont recommend any particular firm.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Headington regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Reeds Solicitors Ltd, 1 Cambridge Terrace, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1RR
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Headington regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Headington practicing in commercial conveyancing in Headington. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Headington is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining 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 the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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