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Top 5 reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton

  • 1 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Long Stratton has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal links with Long Stratton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Long Stratton conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 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) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Long Stratton property lawyers work in partnership with Long Stratton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you need

Examples of recent conveyancing in Long Stratton since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Long Stratton

I am buying a property for cash in Long Stratton. I have been living for the last 15 years in Long Stratton. Conveyancing searches are expensive. Given that I have knowledge of the area and road intimately must I have all the conveyancing searches?

Provided that you do not need a home loan, then the vast majority of the Long Stratton conveyancing searches are optional. Your conveyancer will 'advise', perhaps strongly, that you should have searches completed, but she is duty bound to take that path of encouragement . One thing to take into account; if you are likely to sell the house in the future, it may be of interest to your prospective buyer what the searches contain. There are plenty of instances where premises with day to day issues can still throw up unpredicted search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton will be able to give you some practical advice here.

At what point will exchange of contracts take place for purchase conveyancing in Long Stratton and do I need to be at the lawyers branch?

If you are local to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Long Stratton you are invited in to sign contracts. That being said, the law practices we recommend supply a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract simply enables the firm to address the formalities at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Long Stratton)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

We are due to move property in December. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Long Stratton. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your website.

On the day of completion you can collect the keys from your property agent however this should only be done once the sellers lawyers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be collected. You will need to advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal company but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Long Stratton or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Long Stratton.

I have paid off my mortgage with Nationwide. I assume I don't need a Long Stratton conveyancing practitioner on the Nationwide panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Nationwide mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Nationwide mortgage from the register. Nationwide, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Nationwide has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Nationwide has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Nationwide mortgage has been paid off.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Long Stratton. I have a mortgage offer with Coventry BS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Coventry BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.

Hoping to buy a property located in Long Stratton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Long Stratton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Long Stratton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

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

We are one month into a freehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Long Stratton. I am am starting to be frustrated with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

They would have to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Long Stratton

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Long Stratton conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Long Stratton conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Long Stratton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

    What are the legal fees for lease extension work?

Long Stratton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other significant cost is anticipated that will be shared amongst the leaseholders and may well materially impact the level of the maintenance fees or require a one off payment. In the main the outlay for major works tend not to be included within maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Long Stratton ask tenants to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?

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

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Long Stratton. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a swift, objective and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Long Stratton.

Domestic 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.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Long Stratton property searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers prepared the seller’s conveyancer
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Going through replies supplied by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Long Stratton commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a number of aspects of commercial property law

    Hotels, public houses and restaurants Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of business premises Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Comprehensive advice on planning issues

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

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