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Logical reasons to use our service to help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Highnam

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Highnam
  • 2 Over the years Highnam solicitor have established valuable connections with Highnam local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Highnam.
  • 3 Our site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Highnam will be conducted by a law firm on your bank approved panel.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Highnam - if so both parties will be less confrontational
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Highnam has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Highnam since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Highnam

What is the optimal method for identifying a reasonably priced conveyancing in Highnam?

Option 1 is to ask connections who they would recommend.

Second, use a comparison service on the web for conveyancing in Highnam. Pick up the phone to two or three from the list and request that they send you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct your legal process ahead ofcommitting.

Option 3 is to make use of our search tool to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your individual factors including location,deadlines, complications and who your intended lender is. Do not be fooled by £99 conveyancing in Highnam

We are getting closer to an exchange on a house in Highnam and my mum and dad have transferred the ten percent deposit to my property lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my conveyancer needs to disclose this to my lender. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the bank about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for this now to delay the deal?

The lawyer is duty bound to clarify with the bank to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only report this to your bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

we are a couple who intend to purchase a newly converted flat in Highnam with a loan from Virgin Money.We like our Highnam conveyancing solicitor but Virgin Money informed us she’s not on their approved list of firms. we are left little option but to use a Virgin Money panel firm or keep our high street solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. We feel as though this is unjust; Can we not simply insist that Virgin Money use our lawyer?

No, not really. The home loan issued to you contains various provisions, a common one being that lawyers will be on the Virgin Money solicitor panel. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could choose 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. Another option that might be available is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Virgin Money

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the main cause of stalling in Highnam house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Highnam.

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

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Highnam. 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…’

How does conveyancing in Highnam differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Highnam contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Highnam usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Highnam or who has acted in the same development.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Highnam regulated by the SRA

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

  • Iacopi Palmer Solicitors Llp, Spinnaker House, Spinnaker Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5FD
  • Brand Mellon Solicitors Limited, Copner House, 43 Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TX
  • Madge Lloyd & Gibson Inc. Linda Stapleton & Co, 34 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1JW
  • Luttons Dunford, 49 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1JS
  • Tayntons (ls) Limited, 8-12 Clarence Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DZ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Highnam regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Highnam specialising in commercial conveyancing in Highnam. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Iacopi Palmer Solicitors Llp, Spinnaker House, Spinnaker Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5FD
  • Brand Mellon Solicitors Limited, Copner House, 43 Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TX
  • Madge Lloyd & Gibson Inc. Linda Stapleton & Co, 34 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1JW
  • Luttons Dunford, 49 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1JS
  • Tayntons (ls) Limited, 8-12 Clarence Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DZ

Domestic conveyancing in Highnam ordinarily comprises the following:

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Ordering Highnam searches for the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers received from the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the vendor’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting 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 formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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