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Reasons to use our Higham Ferrers conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Higham Ferrers will be carried out by a solicitor on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 2 No matter what any other solicitors inform you it just might be necessary to attend your conveyancer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a house sale without having to include the postman into the pot.
  • 3 Higham Ferrers solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Higham Ferrers conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Higham Ferrers is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 The companies listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Higham Ferrers since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Higham Ferrers

IfI were to acquire a simple residential propertyin Higham Ferrers for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much should I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Higham Ferrers?

The only reduction in fees you would make on is the costs for searches. A property lawyer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, liaising with your vendors lawyer, SDLT submission, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge however it won't be a lot.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Higham Ferrers? Why is this being asked of me?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Higham Ferrers conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing where you reside.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are duty bound to check not simply the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may result in your solicitor ending their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers are duty bound to notify the appropriate authorities should they consider that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

I am considering applying for a Nationwide mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Higham Ferrers with 60% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Nationwide ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nationwide will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial site in Higham Ferrers?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Higham Ferrers will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Higham Ferrers. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Higham Ferrers.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Higham Ferrers it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Higham Ferrers commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Higham Ferrers.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Higham Ferrers. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Higham Ferrers

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

I have read on various online forums that when selecting a conveyancing lawyer they must be approved by your bank. This is my first house move but I have an offer in principle from Santander and I already have a high street conveyancing solicitor in Higham Ferrers on standby. Does HSBC need an approved conveyancer to be instructed? Does a directory of panel conveyancers even exist for my conveyancing in Higham Ferrers?

You need to choose a solicitor that is on the HSBC panel. The simplest thing to do is ring your chosen Higham Ferrers conveyancing solicitor and ask if they are on the HSBC panel. If they are not approved you have a number of choices open to you here:

  • Carry on with your existing Higham Ferrers lawyer but HSBC will need to instruct a lawyer on their conveyancing panel. The net impact is additional fees together with probable interruption.
  • Appoint a new lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, obviously checking they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel.
  • Convince your lawyer to do everything within their powers to get listed on the HSBC panel of solicitors.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Higham Ferrers regulated by the SRA

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

  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH
  • Hannah Solicitors Llp, Christchurch House, The Embankment, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1LD
  • Evans Cook Solicitors, 62 Broad Green, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4LQ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Higham Ferrers

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Higham Ferrers with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH
  • Ryan & Frost Solicitors, Regent House, 61-62 Oxford Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4JJ
  • Evans Cook Solicitors, 62 Broad Green, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4LQ

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Higham Ferrers 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
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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