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Reasons to use our Long Stratton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors 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 would hope for.
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other companies say it could be important to attend your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are various parties with with an interest in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 3 Long Stratton solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Long Stratton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 Experience means that Long Stratton conveyancer have developed valuable links with Long Stratton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Long Stratton.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Long Stratton has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Long Stratton since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Long Stratton

Souldretaining a Long Stratton conveyancing practitioner make the ownership transfer easier?

Long Stratton is a unique place, where regional experience is a significant benefit. The laid-back lifestyle has an upside – just not when it comes to your house move. The conveyancers that we list display a wealth of Long Stratton knowledge with a positive, can doapproach that ensures everything runs smoothly. It is a distinct advantage if they benefit from well established connections with financial advisers, search providers, surveyors and other Long Stratton conveyancing solicitors

Completed the sale of my flat in Long Stratton last March yet the purchaser is SMS messaging daily to moan that his solicitor needs to hear from mylawyer. What should my lawyer have done now that I have sold?

Post completion of your house sale your lawyer is duty bound to forward the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. If applicable, your conveyancer should also confirm that the mortgage has been discharged to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities just for conveyancing in Long Stratton.

There is lots of here regarding conveyancing in Long Stratton but can you isolate your top tip for appointing the right conveyancer in Long Stratton

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the cheapest Long Stratton conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Please help - my lawyer advises that lack of planning permission insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Long Stratton?

The right level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Birmingham Midshires and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Can I be sure that the Long Stratton conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Long Stratton seeking recommendations is a sensible 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 advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.

I have a renovated Georgian property in Long Stratton. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and TSB. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. Is it worth asking TSB to clarify?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Long Stratton and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Long Stratton is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Long Stratton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Long Stratton may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Our solicitor in Long Stratton has uncovered a defect with the lease for the property we are buying in Long Stratton. The seller’s lawyers have offered title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer has advised that as he is on the lender conveyancing panel he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the lender?

Just because you have a mortgage offer from the lender does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your Long Stratton conveyancing lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Requirements. You and the bank are the client. These conveyancing instructions have to be complied with by the mortgage company conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and the mortgage company

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Domestic conveyancing in Long Stratton usually involves the following:

  • Lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Carrying out Long Stratton property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers collated by the seller’s property lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Examining replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer 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 preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

Home buying in Long Stratton 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
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor retained by the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further enquires from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions raised by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and paying off the home loan (if appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Long Stratton 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 the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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