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Reasons to use our Northam conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Northam is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Experience means that Northam solicitor have established excellent connections with Northam local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your home move in Northam.
  • 3 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Northam estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Using a local Solicitor in the main results in a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Northam home moves can become significantly more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Northam since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Northam

Completed the sale of my flat in Northam last May but my buyer keeps telephoning every few hours complaining that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?

Post completion of your disposal your solicitor should forward the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. If applicable, your solicitor must also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities just for conveyancing in Northam.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Northam. My lender is Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 17/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Just acquired a terraced house in Northam , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my proprietorship? My Northam conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the registration formalities are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Northam registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. As of today in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration occurs once the purchaser is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am buying a new build apartment in Northam. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Northam

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. 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. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Northam. I have chance upon a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

All being well we will complete our sale of a £150,000 apartment in Northam next Monday. The management company has quoted £408 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Northam?

Northam conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes ordinarily results in fees being levied by managing agents :

    Answering pre-contract questions Where consent is required before sale in Northam 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 solicitor will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Northam leasehold property is £350. For Northam 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 the information.

I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Northam, conveyancing was carried out in 2009. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Northam with a long lease are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2095

With only 70 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Northam regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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 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 re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Northam regulated by the CLC

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

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

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