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Reasons to use our Lichfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Lichfield
  • 2 There is a strong possibility the other side’s conveyancers are based in Lichfield - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 Lichfield lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Lichfield conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your home move
  • 4 Lichfield conveyancing lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing firms have excellent personal links with Lichfield estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lichfield since January 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lichfield

I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out property in Lichfield by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your lawyer and request that they seek the assistance the other lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will look to achieve

I purchased a freehold house in Lichfield but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Lichfield and has limited impact for conveyancing in Lichfield but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

I am purchasing a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Lichfield who is on the Platform Home Loans Ltd solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Platform Home Loans Ltd in certain locations such as Lichfield. We dont recommend any particular firm.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Lichfield?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Lichfield. 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 the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Lichfield and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business tenants, giving them the a statutory right to make a request 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. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Lichfield

As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a house in Cardiff but reside in Lichfield. My conveyancer (based 300 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Lichfield to witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Lichfield

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lichfield

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Lichfield practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Somerfield & Co Limited, Office 6, 2nd Floor Charrington House, 17a Market Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6JX
  • Moseleys, Compton House, 18 Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LL
  • Keelys Llp, 28 Dam Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6AA
  • Adcocks Solicitors Limited, Chancery House, 27 Lombard Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DP
  • Nicholas Gee, 1 Loxton Close, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4HY

Domestic in Lichfield is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Lichfield searches for the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers collated by the owner’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer 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)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Lichfield is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer 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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