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Reasons to use our Long Stratton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Long Stratton has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 3 The organisations identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Long Stratton - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 The Long Stratton conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Long Stratton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Long Stratton since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Long Stratton

My financial adviser requires my Long Stratton solicitor’s panel member for the HSBC conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Long Stratton branch but they have not responded to me.

Have you tried speaking to your Long Stratton property lawyer about this?. Most Long Stratton law firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

We are purchasing a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton who is on the Skipton solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Long Stratton.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Long Stratton. My lender is The Mortgage Works

The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Long Stratton?

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Long Stratton and Solicitor practices in Long Stratton to choose from We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Long Stratton. The intention is to convert the garage to an office at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to determine if these works were previously refused?

Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Long Stratton will on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Some additions require local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Bank of Ireland are being pedantic. The Long Stratton solicitor who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Bank of Ireland are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Bank of Ireland have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Bank of Ireland have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Bank of Ireland may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I am downsizing from my home. My past lawyers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Long Stratton if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Long Stratton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

My dad completed his conveyancing in Long Stratton eight years ago. He has been married, divorced and is now married again. He will be selling the apartment this June. I suspect that he will just be requested to supply copies of his marriage certificates to the lawyer but he is concerned it could hold up the home sale. Is it worth updating the Land Registry documents for the house?

The is no need to bring up to date the title for the property on the basis that you have the proof required to demonstrate how the name change occurred.

The purchaser’s lawyer will review the registered details and requisition evidence to prove the change of name for instance marriage certificates.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Long Stratton?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Long Stratton. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Receive a timeous, objective and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Long Stratton about your conveyancing in Long Stratton.

Home buying conveyancing in Long Stratton almost always includes the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Long Stratton property searches for the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers collated by the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Going through replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Long Stratton almost always includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing lender (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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