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Reasons to use our Kimbolton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Kimbolton property lawyer are the key to a successful Kimbolton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 The Kimbolton conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Kimbolton
  • 3 Personal touch and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Kimbolton conveyancing can be made significantly more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Over the years Kimbolton conveyancer have established very good links with Kimbolton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Kimbolton.
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kimbolton since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kimbolton

I am getting a mortgage offer from Lloyds. I intend to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Kimbolton. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel exclude Licensed Conveyancers?

The Lloyds conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

My Solicitor in Kimbolton has never been on on the Chelsea Building Society Solicitor Panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my prefered solicitor even though they are not on the Chelsea Building Society panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Kimbolton lawyers but Chelsea Building Society will need to instruct a lawyer on their list of acceptable firms. This will result in additional total conveyancing charges and result in frustration.
  2. Choose an alternative practitioner to act in the conveyancing, remembering to check they are Chelsea Building Society approved.
  3. Try to convince your Chelsea Building Society based solicitor to try to join the Chelsea Building Society panel

I am buying a 3 bedroom semi in Kimbolton. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to see if these alterations are allowed?

Your property lawyer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Kimbolton can sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of works or necessitated the consent of another owner. Many extensions need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I'm the only beneficiary of my late grandmother’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Kimbolton. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in November. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship will be treated the same way as though I had purchased the property in November. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be impacted by that. many banks would take a pragmatic view as this clause principally exists to pick up on subsales or the quick reselling of properties.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Kimbolton. I have a mortgage agreed with RBS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with RBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel.

I need some quick conveyancing in Kimbolton as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at free not to have searches conducted although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Kimbolton the following are instances of what can be revealed and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

About to purchase a new build flat in Kimbolton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

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

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Kimbolton before retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a loan on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Kimbolton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Kimbolton especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Kimbolton.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kimbolton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kimbolton with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Kimbolton. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Simon Merchant Property Solicitors, The Old Stables, Highfield Farm, Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BN

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Kimbolton?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Kimbolton. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Receive a swift, independent and comprehensive service where if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Kimbolton.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Kimbolton 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 parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (where 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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