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Logical reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Ludlow

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Ludlow regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Ludlow and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other on-line conveyancers may claim it just might be important to pop into your conveyancer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 3 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Ludlow regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Ludlow property lawyers work in conjunction with Ludlow estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Ludlow estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ludlow since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ludlow

We are planning to acquire a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Ludlow who is on the Virgin Money approved panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Ludlow.

Should our lawyer be making enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Ludlow.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Ludlow. There are those who acquire a property in Ludlow, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Lawyers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a number of checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or by their conveyancers which will figure out the risks in Ludlow. The standard property information forms sent to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a standard inquiry of the vendor to determine if the premises has suffered from flooding. If the residence has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the seller, then a purchaser could bring a claim for damages as a result of such an incorrect answer. The purchaser’s lawyers may also carry out an enviro report. This will higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be conducted.

Do I need to be suspicious by brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a local Ludlow conveyancing company?

As with many professional services, often referrals from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are lots of parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all suggest solicitors to choose. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to select your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that most mortgage providers specify a panel list of solicitors you must use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent told us that the vendor will only proceed if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Ludlow

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this request. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Contact the owners directly and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to use your own,trusted Ludlow conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothose that will provide the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing targets set by HQ.

We expect to complete the disposal of our £150,000 flat in Ludlow next Thursday. The management company has quoted £372 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Ludlow?

Ludlow conveyancing on leasehold apartments usually involves the purchaser’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to respond to such questions the majority will be willing to do so. They are entitled to levy a reasonable charge for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some transactions it exceeds £800. The administration charge levied by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of rights and obligations in respect of administration fees, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. In reality one has no choice but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to exchange contracts with the buyer.

Ludlow Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this scenario the tenants have control and even though a managing agent is usually employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Is there a share of the freehold? Who are the managing agents?

What is the reason for my conveyancing practitioner requiring various items of identification ahead of starting selling or purchasing a property in Ludlow?

Ludlow conveyancing practitioners are duty bound by the Law Society, SRA, HMLR and current Money Laundering legislation to certify that the have verified the identity of their clients. It will also be a requirement of your bank where you are obtaining a mortgage. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to stamp duty land tax and need to have information such as your full names, national insurance number and date of birth.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ludlow

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ludlow specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • A B Birtles Ltd, 12 The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1FD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ludlow regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ludlow with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Ludlow. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • A B Birtles Ltd, 12 The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1FD

Sale conveyancing in Ludlow normally includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor retained by the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to additional questions from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

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