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Reasons to use our Marlow conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Marlow is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Marlow lawyers work in partnership with Marlow estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 This site is the only site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Marlow will be conducted by a conveyancer on your bank conveyancing panel.
  • 4 Marlow conveyancers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Marlow property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Marlow conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Marlow since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Marlow

My wife and I are planning to purchase a property in Marlow and have instructed a Marlow conveyancing firm. Within the last couple of days our lawyer has forwarded the sale agreement to be signed with a detailed report in anticipation of exchanging contracts shortly. Bank of Scotland have this morning contacted us to advise us that they have now hit a problem as our Marlow lawyer is not on their conveyancing panel. Please explain?

When purchasing a property with the benefit of a mortgage it is usual for the purchasers' solicitors to also act for the mortgage company. 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 Quality Scheme. Your solicitor should contact your bank 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 and you may continue to use your own Marlow solicitors, in which case your legal fees may increase, and it may delay matters as you have another set of people involved.

We are about to complete buying a property in Marlow but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have managed to agree compensation from the current proprietors of £2k in the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of amending the contract but HSBC will not permit this. Why were they approached?

Your conveyancing practitioner being on the HSBC approved list is duty bound to inform HSBC of any amendments to the sale price. If you prohibit your lawyer to disclose the price change to HSBC then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, HSBC and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Marlow.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial land in Marlow?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Marlow will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Marlow. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Marlow.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Marlow it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Marlow commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Marlow.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one close by in Marlow I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Marlow for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Marlow and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to business tenants, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Marlow is one of our hundreds of areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Marlow it brings up numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for me?

The best method of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so ask friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Marlow or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Marlow vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Marlow

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Marlow specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Chiltern Legal Limited, 4 Chiltern Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2PP
  • Land Graham Partnership Llp, Lacemaker House, 5-7 Chapel Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3HN
  • Gabbitas Robins, The Old House, West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2LS
  • Gordons Solicitors Limited, Winter Hill House, Marlow Reach, Station Approach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1NT
  • Barrett And Associates, 42 Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3NB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Marlow regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Marlow practicing in commercial conveyancing in Marlow. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Chiltern Legal Limited, 4 Chiltern Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2PP
  • Land Graham Partnership Llp, Lacemaker House, 5-7 Chapel Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3HN
  • Gabbitas Robins, The Old House, West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2LS
  • Gordons Solicitors Limited, Winter Hill House, Marlow Reach, Station Approach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1NT
  • Moorcrofts Llp, Thames House, Mere Park, Dedmere Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1PB

Domestic in Marlow is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Marlow searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other documentation forwarded by the owner’s lawyer
  • Raising queries with the vendor’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser 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)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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