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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Marlborough house move

Logical reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Marlborough
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Marlborough conveyancer have developed excellent links with Marlborough 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 home move in Marlborough.
  • 4 Marlborough property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Marlborough conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 Our site is the only site offering you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Marlborough will be conducted by a law firm on your bank conveyancing panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Marlborough since December 2024*

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Acquisition

of apartment Wye House Gardens SN8 1AB, at a price of £585,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of apartment Kelham Gardens SN8 1LD, at purchase sum of £125,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi residence, William Merriman Road, SN8 4YW completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £472,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Sale

of house premises, Chopping Knife Lane, SN8 2FA completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £550,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Marlborough

Why would I use a Marlborough conveyancing solicitors firm given that online alternatives are less expensive?

By all means make sure that you compare conveyancing costs in Marlborough and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with getting the lowest priced Marlborough conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a stressful home move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. An e-mail can never replace a telephone call and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of hand holding that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on any developments and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the office you will know who to ask for and they will be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.

All was ready to complete my purchase in Marlborough next Thursday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the mortgage company. What risks does the lender expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Marlborough.

I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Marlborough for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Marlborough conveyancing specialists.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Marlborough I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Marlborough in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage that many years may be problematic. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Marlborough I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer regarding theconveyancing in advance of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Marlborough.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a matter number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Marlborough should be the figure that you are charged.

We expect to complete the sale of our £150,000 maisonette in Marlborough on Monday in a week. The freeholder has quoted £396 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Marlborough?

For the majority of leasehold sales in Marlborough conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

    Answering pre-contract questions Where consent is required before sale in Marlborough Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Your lawyer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Marlborough leasehold property is £350. For Marlborough conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are required to supply answers.

Marlborough Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

    It would be wise to find out as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical issues like the tidiness of the communal areas. You should not be afraid to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with them. On a final note, be sure you discover the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. Does the lease have onerous restrictions? Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the building?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Marlborough regulated by the SRA

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

  • The Merriman Partnership Limited, Hughenden House, 107 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LN
  • R E O Russell, Highleaze House, Oare, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4JE
  • Lansdowne Legal, 10 Market Place, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5AD

Planning law solicitors in Marlborough regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Marlborough practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • R E O Russell, Highleaze House, Oare, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4JE

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Marlborough. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Receive a timeous, independent and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Marlborough about your conveyancing in Marlborough.

Neighboring Locations

Purton
Wroughton
 Chiseldon
Swindon
Wanborough
Marlborough
Pewsey
 Ludgershall

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

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