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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 national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers have offices in Long Stratton - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational
  • 3 Long Stratton solicitors work in partnership with Long Stratton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 4 The firms shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 5 The Long Stratton conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Long Stratton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Long Stratton since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Long Stratton

Is the fact that my solicitor in Long Stratton is not listed on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of her conveyancing?

That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should contact the Long Stratton conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.

Do the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend perform right to buy conveyancing in Long Stratton?

We work with numerous conveyancing firms who can handle right to buy conveyancing work Do get in touch with the solicitors listed in order to obtain a costs calculation.

After looking at online forums for an online solicitor in Long Stratton, most advise that I should look for a CQS assured solicitor. What is CQS?

Long Stratton Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have been granted accreditation by the law Society CQS was established to promote high standards in the home legal process. CQS enables consumers to recognise practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Long Stratton is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The scheme obliges solicitors to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Long Stratton and Solicitor firms in Long Stratton who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. The two can conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We are buying a detached bungalow in Long Stratton. We would like to an extension at the rear at the property.Will legal work on the property include investigations to see if these works were previously refused?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Long Stratton can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Certain additions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in February 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Co-operative are being a right pain. The Long Stratton solicitor who is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Co-operative are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Co-operative have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Co-operative have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Co-operative 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 have recentlybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Long Stratton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered 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 Long Stratton conveyancing specialists.

My in 2008. He has since got wed, widowed and has recently remarried. He now wishes to dispose of the Long Stratton property. I think he will just be need to supply copies of his marriage certificates to the lawyer however he is worried it will delay the conveyancing. Is it worth updating the land title information for the property?

The is no need to bring up to date the title for the property as long as you have the proof needed to show how the name change occurred.

The purchaser’s conveyancer should review the registered entries and requisition evidence by way of proof of the change of name for example marriage certificates.

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Buying a home 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.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Long Stratton searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers collated by the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting questions with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Reviewing replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting 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 of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the purchase and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Typically, Long Stratton conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the seller on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the property lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further enquires from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if applicable)

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:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (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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