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Reasons to use our Melbourn conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Melbourn conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 The Melbourn conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Melbourn
  • 3 Melbourn solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Melbourn conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your home move
  • 4 The companies shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Melbourn since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Melbourn

We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Melbourn recommended on your site but stumbled across some other quotes on the internet seem less pricey – why is this?

You can find plenty of firms promoting alleged cut-price conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for additionalfees end up with the completion fee mounting up beyond all recognition. Solicitors ought to ensure costs outlined in terms of business should be equitable raised The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Melbourn genuinely set out all charges for a residential conveyancing transaction.

Do the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool execute attended exchange conveyancing in Melbourn?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct personalised exchanges. You should call us to receive a fee calculation and details as to dates.

We decided to purchase a purpose built apartment in Melbourn with a loan from HSBC Bank.We have a Melbourn conveyancing solicitor but HSBC Bank says her practice is not on their "panel". It seems we have no choice but to instruct a HSBC Bank panel solicitor or keep our high street solicitor and pay for a HSBC Bank panel lawyer to act for them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The home loan issued to you contains terms and conditions, a common one being that conveyancers needs to be on the HSBC Bank approved list. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for HSBC Bank

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Melbourn. Now, I need the documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Melbourn of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Melbourn. I have stumble upon a web site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

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?

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Melbourn. Conveyancing and Platform Home Loans Ltd mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing practitioner in Melbourn who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Melbourn conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I own a split level flat in Melbourn, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Melbourn with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2093

With just 67 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Melbourn regulated by the SRA

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

  • The Walkers Partnership, Fish Hill Chambers, 2/3 Fish Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9JY

Residential conveyancing in Melbourn normally entails the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Melbourn property searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers forwarded by the seller’s lawyer
  • Raising questions with the owner’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Melbourn is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing lender (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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