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Reasons to use our Kettering conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The practices identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 2 Kettering conveyancers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Kettering - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Kettering registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Kettering has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kettering since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kettering

Do the conveyancing solicitors Indexed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Kettering?

We know of a number of niche solicitors we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Kettering is one of our locations where our lawyers have offices.

It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Kettering concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Kettering. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kettering

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Kettering prior to instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks may not give a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Kettering. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Kettering especially if they are familiar with such properties in Kettering.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Kettering and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to commercial tenants, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Kettering is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers are located

Please can you clarify what options are open to me where my Kettering conveyancing searches shows adverse results?

Normally, the majority of issues that arise in Kettering conveyancing search responses can be dealt with ahead of completion or indemnity insurance could possibly be put in place. You need to note that regardless of the fact that you are purchasing the property and might be willing to accept the search results, your lender may not, and when all said and done they have the word say.

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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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kettering specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • 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

Purchase conveyancing in Kettering almost always entails the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Kettering property searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation received from the owner’s property lawyer
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Going through replies given by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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