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Reasons to use our Markyate conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Markyate is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 The companies identified on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are based in Markyate - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 4 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Markyate governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Markyate solicitors work in conjunction with Markyate estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout

Examples of recent conveyancing in Markyate since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Markyate

My husband and I are planning to acquire a property in Markyate and have appointed a Markyate conveyancing firm. Within the past 48 hours our conveyancer has forwarded the sale agreement to be signed with a detailed report with the expectation that exchange is imminent. TSB have this evening contacted us to advise us that there is now an issue as our Markyate solicitor is not on their approved list of lawyers. Is this a problem?

Where you are buying a property needing a mortgage it is conventional for the purchasers' solicitors to also act for the purchaser's lender. In order to act for a bank or building society a law firm has to be on that lender's conveyancing panel. An application has to be made by the law firm to the lender to become a member of the lender's panel and there are increasingly strict criteria which the firm has to satisfy and indeed some lenders now require their panel members to be part of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Accreditation Scheme. Your property lawyer should contact your mortgage company and see if they can apply for membership of their conveyancing panel, but if that is not viable they will instruct their own solicitors to act. You don't have to instruct a firm on the bank's conveyancing panel as you are at liberty to use your preferred Markyate lawyers, in which case it will likely add costs, and it may delay matters as you are adding another lawyer into the mix.

Will lawyers ask for an advanced payment for conveyancing in Markyate?

If you are buying a property in Markyate your lawyer will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is called for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is payable against the total price then this should be required shortly in advance of contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

Various online forums that I have frequented warn that are the main reason for delay in Markyate conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Markyate.

I am buying a new build apartment in Markyate. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Markyate

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Markyate and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to business leaseholders, giving them the right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Markyate is one of the hundreds of locations in which our lawyers have offices

Been searching for a property lawyer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Markyate. I'm selling, simple no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, currently vacant. Got a quote from a property lawyer for £1000 including VAT which is a little expensive considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Markyate?

Given that it’s a sale only, £425 + VAT should be about the best for sale conveyancing in Markyate.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Markyate regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Markyate but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Akl Solicitors Ltd, 41 Adelaide Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5BD
  • Akl Solicitors, 41 Adelaide Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5BD
  • Machins Solicitors Llp, Victoria Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2BS
  • Neves Solicitors Llp, 8 George Street West, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2DA
  • G Lewis & Co Solicitors, 10a King Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2DP

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Markyate

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Markyate specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Usher Solicitors Llp, 960 Capability Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3PE
  • Akl Solicitors Ltd, 41 Adelaide Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5BD
  • Akl Solicitors, 41 Adelaide Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5BD
  • Machins Solicitors Llp, Victoria Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2BS
  • Neves Solicitors Llp, 8 George Street West, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2DA

Planning law solicitors in Markyate regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Markyate with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Taylor Walton Llp, 28-44 Alma Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PL
  • Perrins Solicitors Llp, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US
  • Alban Perrin Limited, 10 Waterside, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4US

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