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Reasons to use our Locksbottom conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Locksbottom conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Locksbottom
  • 2 Locksbottom conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Locksbottom
  • 4 Locksbottom solicitor are the key to a successful Locksbottom conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Locksbottom home moves can be made a lot more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Locksbottom since December 2024*

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of apartment Fairbank Avenue BR6 8LG, at purchase price of £343,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi property, Fieldside Close, BR6 7TT completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £655,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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of semi-detached property, High Street, BR6 7BB completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £500,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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of terraced residence, Pitt Road, BR6 7EB completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £360,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Locksbottom

I can't travel far from Locksbottom. Is there a reason why all Locksbottom conveyancing practitioners aren't automatically on all lender panels?

Banks highlight the fact that solicitor-led fraud is considered to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud annually.The removal of law firms from lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the Financial Services Authority in 2011. Its conclusions included recommendations for lenders to review their conveyancing panels, which triggered a major policy change in the sector. This resulted in lenders removing less reputable firms from their books of approved property lawyers .

I purchased a freehold house in Locksbottom but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Locksbottom and has limited impact for conveyancing in Locksbottom 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

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

In reviewing online forums for a recommended lawyer in Locksbottom, many post that I must use a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in home ownership transfers, trusted by some of the UK's major banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Locksbottom is one of the many areas of the UK where there are CQS lawyers.

How does conveyancing in Locksbottom differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Locksbottom approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because builders in Locksbottom typically acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Locksbottom or who has acted in the same development.

My husband and I are 17 days into a residential purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to do our conveyancing in Locksbottom. I am am starting to be disappointed with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would need to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the replacement conveyancer and have the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Locksbottom

Do I have to have a meeting at the offices of the lender conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Locksbottom so that I can attend their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary 12 years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Locksbottom.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Locksbottom regulated by the SRA

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

  • Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd, Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
  • Thomas Dunton Solicitors, 217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NZ
  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • Beynons, 113 Glentrammon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DQ
  • Tinklin Springall, Devonshire House, Elmfield Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1TF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Locksbottom

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Locksbottom specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd, Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
  • Thomas Dunton Solicitors, 217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NZ
  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • Tinklin Springall, Devonshire House, Elmfield Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1TF
  • Mcqueens Solicitors Llp, Kingfisher House, 21-23 Elmfield Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1LT

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Locksbottom regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Locksbottom but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Peter W Stevens , 107 Maxwell Gardens, BR6 9QT
  • Ducat Law Ltd, TMS House, BR5 3QB

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.