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Top 5 reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Lichfield

  • 1 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Lichfield has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Lichfield are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Lichfield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers are based in Lichfield - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 4 Experience means that Lichfield conveyancer have established valuable connections with Lichfield local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Lichfield.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Lichfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lichfield since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lichfield

Finally, a loan agreement from NatWest for the remortgage of my single room apartment is due any day now. Could you propose a low cost conveyancing solicitor in Lichfield?

You have arrived at the wrong site to search for cut-price fees for conveyancing in Lichfield. We can offer you value for money conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint organisations enticing you with low cost conveyancing in Lichfield. At best, in choosing a lawyer for low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up spending a lot in extras and still not receive the service expected.

Can you help - my lawyer says that chancel insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Lichfield conveyancing?

The appropriate level of chancel indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Barclays and Virgin Money. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Can I be sure that the Lichfield conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Lichfield obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Lichfield. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Lloyds be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Lloyds your lawyer must follow the conveyancing instructions contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Lloyds. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Lloyds where a lease does not meet these provisions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Lichfield.

Will my conveyancer be raising enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Lichfield.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors dealing with homes in Lichfield. There are those who acquire a property in Lichfield, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a number of checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Lichfield. The conventional set of property information forms given to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the owner to find out if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser could bring a claim for damages as a result of such an misleading reply. A buyer’s conveyancers may also carry out an enviro search. This should indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be made.

I have justbeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Lichfield for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Lichfield conveyancing specialists.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Lichfield and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Lichfield. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Lichfield area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Lichfield. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

Is it true that a Lichfield conveyancing practice got sued by a client for failing to conduct comprehensive conveyancing investigations?

Our attention has not be brought to such a Lichfield conveyancing matter but it has been reported that, a couple purchasing a property elsewhere in England successfully sued their property lawyer due to development plans to construct a wind farm not being picked up in conveyancing searches.

If you are contemplating buying a home in Lichfield It is essential that your solicitor purchase all Lichfield conveyancing searches necessary making sure that you have accurate and up to date information before acquiring a home in Lichfield.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lichfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Moseleys, Compton House, 18 Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LL
  • Keelys Llp, 28 Dam Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6AA
  • Southwell Mott, 25 Lombard Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DP
  • 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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lichfield

The firms listed below are 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 wrongful eviction

  • 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

Buying a home 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.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Ordering Lichfield searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation received from the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Going through replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (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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