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Reasons to use our Longhope conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Longhope conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Longhope conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Longhope conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Longhope lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Longhope local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Longhope.
  • 4 Longhope lawyers work in conjunction with Longhope estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Longhope is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Longhope since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Longhope

My fiance and I changing mortgage lender for our penthouse in Longhope with Barclays. We have a son 18 who lives at home. Our solicitor requested us to identify any adults other than ourselves who reside at the property. The solicitor has now sent a form for our son to sign, giving up any rights in the event that the apartment is repossessed. I have a couple of concerns (1) Is this document specific to the Barclays conveyancing panel as he never had to sign this form when we remortgaged 3 years ago (2) In signing this form is our son in any way compromising his right to inherit the property?

First, rest assured that your Barclays conveyancing panel solicitor is doing the right thing as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Barclays. This is solely used to protect Barclays if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Barclays had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Longhope costs more?

Longhope leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

I require quick conveyancing in Longhope as I have pressure to complete within 2 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you are at free not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Longhope the following are instances of what can show up and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Longhope is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Longhope are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Longhope you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Longhope 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 premises.

What does commercial conveyancing in Longhope cover?

Longhope conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide array of guidance, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Longhope. I happened to chance upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Typically, Longhope conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Longhope property searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers forwarded by the seller’s solicitor
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • 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 preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Longhope 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
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

Longhope commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Options and guarantees Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Offices, shops, public houses, off licenses, factories, nursing homes and warehouses Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities

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

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