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Reasons to use our Nantwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Nantwich property deals can become a lot more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Nantwich have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Nantwich and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 The Nantwich conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Nantwich
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Nantwich 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.
  • 5 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Nantwich - if so both parties will be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Nantwich since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Nantwich

Would the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Nantwich?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out one day exchanges. Please e-mail us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

I am assisting my sister sell her flat in Nantwich. Will the conveyancer order an EPC or it is for the owner to coordinate?

After the abolition of HIPs, energy assessments remained a mandatory element of moving house. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand in advance of the property being advertised. This is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors ordinarily arrange. Where you are using a Nantwich conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange energy assessments given their contacts with long established Nantwich accredited person

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Nantwich. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?

Now that you are exchanged you will need to choose a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of priority as you are faced with a pending a drop dead date to complete the conveyancing. An auction property should have an associated legal set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the paperwork that your conveyancer will need. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the conveyancing pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You should hand this to the solicitor working for you ASAP. Do make sure that you have funds in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

Are all Nantwich Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing list of approved practices?

It is true that some banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of firms.

The deeds to our house are lost. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Nantwich 5 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

As long as you have a registered title the information relating to your proprietorship will be documented by HMLR with a Title Number. It is easy to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and order up to date copies of the property title for less than a fiver. Where the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases retain a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Nantwich. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Nantwich

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Given that I am about to spend over three hundred thousand on 3 bedroom house in Nantwich I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor about myhouse move in advance of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Nantwich.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important individual, not a file reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Nantwich should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Nantwich. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Nantwich ?

Most houses in Nantwich are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Nantwich so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Nantwich conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

Nantwich Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    How much is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent? For most Nantwich leaseholds the outlay for major works tend not to be incorporated into the service charges, albeit that some managing agents in Nantwich ask leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for larger repairs or maintenance. Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that could increase the service charges?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Nantwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hibberts Llp, 25 Barker Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5EN
  • David Thorp Limited, South Cheshire House, Manor Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5LX
  • Bowcock Cuerden Llp, South Cheshire House, Manor Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5LX
  • Hall Smith Whittingham Llp, 1 Dysart Buildings, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5DP
  • Lynne Thornton, 50 Crewe Road, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5JB

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Nantwich regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Nantwich but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Goddard Dunbar & Associates Ltd, Lincoln Chambers, CW1 3BS

Planning law solicitors in Nantwich regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Nantwich with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on special planning controls
  • Poole Alcock Llp, 238-246 Edleston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7EH

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

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