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Reasons to use our Kettering conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Kettering solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Kettering conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your sale or purchase
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Kettering is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Kettering regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Kettering and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Kettering property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Kettering home moves can be made significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kettering since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kettering

We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Kettering listed using your comparison tool but stumbled across alternative estimates via the web seem less expensive – how come?

One can find many firms of solicitors promoting so-called cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not extrafees result in the completion invoice being escalated. In accordance with regulatory requirements costs listed in terms of engagement should be honest and reasonable raised The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Kettering set out all costs for the property you intend tobuy.

As someone clueless as to the Kettering conveyancing process what is your top tip you can give me for the legal transfer of property in Kettering

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Kettering and elsewhere in Northamptonshire is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. For instance, the vendor, property agent and on occasion your lender. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Kettering is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the process whose responsibility is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a potential adversary will try and convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your conveyancer is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is against your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when acquiring a house in Kettering? or I am told that there is historic law that could mean that house owners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Kettering?

Unless a prior purchase of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Kettering to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I moved into my home on 3 March and my personal details is not yet registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Kettering said it will be concluded in less than a month. Are transfers in Kettering particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Kettering registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any third persons or bodies. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration is effected once the purchaser has moved in to the premises therefore an expedited registration is not typically top priority yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Kettering and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Kettering is one of our many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located

In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a property in Monmouth but I am based in Kettering. My conveyancer (approximately 235 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Kettering who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Kettering based

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kettering regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ
  • Isis Legal Ltd, 1a Horsemarket, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DG
  • Crofts, 4 School Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DH
  • Andrew Boddy Solicitors, The Old Fire Station, School Lane, Rothwell, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6HZ
  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Kettering

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Kettering practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ
  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF
  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kettering regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kettering specialising in commercial conveyancing in Kettering. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ
  • Crofts, 4 School Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DH
  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF
  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH

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