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Logical reasons to let us assist you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Longton

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Longton - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be on good working terms
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor generally results in a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Over the years Longton property lawyer have established valuable connections with Longton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Longton.
  • 4 Longton property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Longton lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Longton conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Longton since January 2025*

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of detached residence property, Merton Street, ST3 1LG completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £165,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Transfer

of terraced premises, Weston Road, ST3 6EE completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £150,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of detached residence premises, Fenpark Road, ST4 2NP completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £170,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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of semi-detached residence, Sandhurst Avenue, ST3 5NB completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £65,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Longton

I am getting a mortgage with Santander. My intention is to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Longton. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?

The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

We previously selected conveyancing lawyers located in Longton on the HSBC solicitor approved list. They have just billed me a supplemental fee for handling the HSBC mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by HSBC?

Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your conveyancing practitioner may levy a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by HSBC but by your Longton lawyer. Numerous firms on the HSBC panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but some practices incorporate it on their overall fee.

I am buying a property in Longton. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Nottingham have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Nottingham your lawyer must follow the formal requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nottingham. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Nottingham where a lease fails to comply with these specifications. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Longton.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Longton. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

I need some fast conveyancing in Longton as I have a deadline to complete within one month. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Longton the following are instances of issues that can show up and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Longton?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Longton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Longton. Conveyancing and The Royal Bank of Scotland mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing practitioner in Longton who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Longton conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Longton Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

    Can you inform me if there are any major works in the near future that will increase the service charges? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments?

For various reasons I am unable to be present at my Longton conveyancing solicitors office to sign documents connected to my conveyancing in Longton – will this be problematic?

No. Longton conveyancing solicitors can handle home moves for clients throughout the rest of the country. You are unlikely to be required to visit a Longton conveyancers office. Almost all conveyancing practitioner can handle everything via post, email, telephone and fax.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Longton

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Longton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Young And Co Solicitors Limited, Edward House, Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1NZ
  • Lichfield Reynolds Llp, 7-9 Commerce Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1TU
  • Grindeys Llp, Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • Grindeys Solicitors Limited, 24-28 Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • Walters & Plaskitt Incorporating Leslie N. Dodd & Co, 19 Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1JG

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Longton regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Longton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Mcquades Residential Conveyancing Limited, Park Road, ST6 1EG
  • Jamesons Property Lawyers, 1A Church Lane, ST5 6EP

Planning law solicitors in Longton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Longton with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Grindeys Solicitors Limited, 24-28 Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • Grindeys Llp, Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • A F Brooks & Company, Valley House, 12 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7QU
  • Beswicks Solicitors Llp, Sigma House, Lakeside, Festival Way, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5RY
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW

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

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