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Reasons to use our Northam conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Northam who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 Experience means that Northam conveyancer have developed very good links with Northam local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Northam.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Northam 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 would hope for.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Northam
  • 5 The practices shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Northam since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Northam

Is there a reason to instruct a Northam conveyancing solicitors firm when internet based alternatives are more affordable?

Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Northam and you should seek an affordable fee calculation but don’t be focused with getting the lowest priced Northam conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a distressing move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist lawyer. An e-mail can never replace a phone call and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on any developments making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should you need to call the firm you will know who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

I am considering refinancing my house in Northam, does my lawyer have to be on the Virgin Money Solicitor panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Virgin Money will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

I am buying a new build apartment in Northam. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Northam

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

My father-in-law has recommend that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Northam. Should I use them?

No doubt it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm you're are thinking of instructing.

I have just started marketing my ground floor apartment in Northam. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, but I have recently had a quarterly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the invoice as you normally would as all ground rent and maintenance invoices should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Northam Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

    How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is pending that will be shared by the leaseholders and could well materially impact the level of the maintenance costs or require a specific invoice. The best form of lease structure is if the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this situation the lessees enjoy control and even though a managing agent is usually retained where it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.

My lawyers in Northam have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with the mortgage company. Is it case that being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?

It very much depends from lender to lender but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the mortgage company Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the lender directly.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Northam

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Northam with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Abels, 6 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2XL
  • Cgm Hampshire Limited, 4-5 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2UT
  • Footner & Ewing, 19 Brunswick Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2SZ
  • Moore Blatch Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF
  • Moore Blatch Resolve Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Northam regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Northam with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Northam. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Beeton Edwards Llp, Suite C Drivers Wharf, Northam Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0PF
  • Abels, 6 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2XL
  • Cgm Hampshire Limited, 4-5 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2UT
  • Footner & Ewing, 19 Brunswick Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2SZ
  • Moore Blatch Resolve Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Northam regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Northam but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Select Conveyancers Limited, 28 Bridge Road, SO31 7GF

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