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  • 1 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Houghton Regis governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
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  • 3 Houghton Regis lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Houghton Regis conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your conveyancing
  • 4 Houghton Regis lawyers work in partnership with Houghton Regis estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Houghton Regis

Examples of recent conveyancing in Houghton Regis since January 2025*

Sale

of semi-detached premises, East End, LU5 5LB completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £330,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Leaf Road, LU5 5JH completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi property, Printers Way, LU6 2UT completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £305,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Purchase

of flat Frances Drive LU6 1GH, at a price of £280,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Houghton Regis

My conveyancer has identified a a legal deficiency with the lease for the flat we are purchasing in Houghton Regis. The other side have put forward title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor has advised that he must check that the bank is content with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the risk of a conflict of interest, you and the mortgage company are the client. Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the lender can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Houghton Regis so that I can attend their offices if required.

These days approved lawyers for banks carry out the vast majority of work through the post, internet or over the phone. This enables them to conduct the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in the country. Nevertheless you should see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.

I'm the only beneficiary of my late father’s will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Houghton Regis. The Houghton Regis property was put into my name in February. I plan to dispose of the property. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in February. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be caught by that. How sensible a view banks take of it, depend on the lender as this requirement is primarily there to identify subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

I have paid off my mortgage with Leeds Building Society. I assume I don't need a Houghton Regis property lawyer on the Leeds Building Society panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Leeds Building Society mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Leeds Building Society mortgage from the register. Leeds Building Society, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Leeds Building Society has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Leeds Building Society has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Leeds Building Society mortgage has been paid off.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Lloyds are being a right pain. The Houghton Regis solicitor who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Lloyds are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Lloyds have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Taking into account that I am about to part with over three hundred thousand on a house in Houghton Regis I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer concerning thehome move ahead of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we recommend - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer due to be doing your conveyancing in Houghton Regis.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a file number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Houghton Regis should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Houghton Regis. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Houghton Regis are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Houghton Regis in which case you should be shopping around for a Houghton Regis conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor should report to you on the legal implications.

I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Houghton Regis, conveyancing was carried out in 2006. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Houghton Regis with a long lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2081

You have 56 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £29,500 and £34,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

My estate agent has suggested using their property lawyer for the conveyancing in Houghton Regis - Is it not simpler easier to just use them?

This is not necessarily the case and you are free to instruct whichever solicitor of your choosing for your Houghton Regis home move. A conveyancer put forward by an estate agent may not necessarily be the right conveyancer, they may suggest their own conveyancing firm who are based far away. In this instance you may not have contact with your property lawyer and due to the lack of continuity in the transaction, it may be difficult to obtain progress reports.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Houghton Regis regulated by the SRA

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

  • Knowles Benning Llp, 24 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SN
  • Byron Fearn, Scotson Chambers, 80 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3HD
  • Woolfe & Co Solicitors Ltd, Britannia House, Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RJ
  • Abs Solicitors Llp, Britannia House, Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RJ
  • Eton Law Solicitors, 110-112 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8HX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Houghton Regis regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Houghton Regis specialising in commercial conveyancing in Houghton Regis. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Knowles Benning Llp, 24 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SN
  • Byron Fearn, Scotson Chambers, 80 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3HD
  • Abs Solicitors Llp, Britannia House, Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RJ
  • Eton Law Solicitors, 110-112 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8HX
  • Pictons Solicitors Llp, 28 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1DY

Planning law solicitors in Houghton Regis regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Houghton Regis with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Taylor Walton Llp, 28-44 Alma Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PL

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

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