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Reasons to use our Malpas conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Malpas conveyancers have a significant edge when it comes to Malpas conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your home move
  • 2 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Malpas has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Malpas regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Malpas and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 4 Malpas conveyancers work in conjunction with Malpas estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 5 This site is the only site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Malpas will be carried out by a property lawyer on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Malpas since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Malpas

I purchased a freehold residence in Malpas yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Malpas and has limited impact for conveyancing in Malpas but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

Just bought a semi-detached house in Malpas , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Malpas conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my name is registered.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Malpas registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. As of today roughly three quarters of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property therefore post completion formalities is not typically top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Malpas and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Malpas. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Malpas area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

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

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a property in Monmouth but reside in Malpas. My solicitor (who is 200 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Malpas to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Malpas

What makes a Malpas lease defective?

Leasehold conveyancing in Malpas is not unique. All leases are unique and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain provisions are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Halifax, Skipton Building Society, and Nottingham Building Society all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to withdraw.

Malpas Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

    It is important to be aware if window replacement or some other significant cost is due in the foreseeable future to be shared between the leaseholders and will dramatically increase the the maintenance charges or require a one off invoice. Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? How much is the ground rent and service charge?

I'm buying a bungalow in Malpas. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't see my conveyancer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Should I be concerned?

Not every individual in the practice must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Malpas?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Malpas. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Receive a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Malpas.

Buying a home in Malpas 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
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Undertaking Malpas conveyancing searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers received from the vendor’s lawyer
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Going through replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HMLR.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Malpas usually consists of the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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