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Reasons to use our Markyate conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Markyate have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Markyate and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Markyate is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Markyate solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Markyate property lawyers work in conjunction with Markyate estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Markyate since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Markyate

Are all Markyate Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel?

It is true that some banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

Can you point me to a directory of TSB panel conveyancers in Markyate on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few lending institutions make their panel listings viewable on the web. If you are in need of a Markyate property lawyer on the TSB please use our facility.

I'm in the process of viewing houses in Markyate and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it best to have a lawyer on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a home loan with Virgin Money.

It would be advisable to start your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are taking out a mortgage with Virgin Money, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

I'm buying a new build house in Markyate with the aid of help to buy. The builders would not reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent suggested that I not disclose to my conveyancer about this extras as it would impact my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Markyate is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Markyate 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 Markyate you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Markyate may decide 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 residence.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Markyate. I happened to land on a web site which appears to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? 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?

I only have 62 years unexpired on my lease in Markyate. I now wish to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent may be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Markyate.

I own a basement flat in Markyate, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding flats in Markyate with over 90 years remaining are worth £192,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2079

With 54 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £32,300 and £37,400 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

Please can you refer me to a solicitor for conveyancing in Markyate (or a few miles around that area)? It’s is for a remortgage.We had one chosen but just discovered that are not on the panel for Bank of Ireland.

The purpose of this site is limited to being a directory service for conveyancers who want to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland in certain locations for instance Markyate . We dont recommend any particular lawyer.

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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 Licensed Conveyancers in Markyate regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Markyate but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Horizon Law Limited, 48 High Street, AL3 7LN

Planning law solicitors in Markyate regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Markyate practicing in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land
  • 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

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

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