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  • 1 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Oakham are familiar with the local issues specific to Oakham and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 The companies identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 3 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Oakham will be carried out by a law firm on your bank member panel.
  • 4 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal links with Oakham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Oakham has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oakham since January 2025*

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Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Uppingham Road, LE15 6JD completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £840,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi residence, West Road, LE15 6LU completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £265,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of house property, Tolethorpe Close, LE15 6GF completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £650,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Transfer

of terraced premises, Springfield Way, LE15 6QA completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £205,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oakham

What is the best way to search for the right solicitor to provide a quality service for our conveyancing in Oakham?

First ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Oakham. Phone a couple or more firms listed and invite them to forward you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will conduct the legal process in advance ofcommitting.

Third is to use this site to help you find the right lawyers taking into account your own expectations including area of the property,speed, complexity and who your intended mortgage company is. Don't take the bait of £99 conveyancing in Oakham

I am buying a terraced house in Oakham. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Oakham you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Oakham.

We are purchasing a detached bungalow in Oakham. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal due diligence on the property involve enquiries to see if these alterations are allowed?

Your solicitor will review the registered title as conveyancing in Oakham will sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of works or require the permission of another owner. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Bank of Ireland. Oakham conveyancing practitioners were selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Bank of Ireland?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Bank of Ireland completed the valuation? Have you advised Bank of Ireland as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Oakham. I have a mortgage offer with Bank of Ireland. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial land in Oakham?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Oakham will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Oakham. 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 Oakham.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Oakham it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Oakham commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Oakham.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Oakham. I happened to stumble across a site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? 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?

I have just started marketing my ground floor flat in Oakham. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have recently had a quarterly service charge demand – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the invoice as you normally would given that all ground rent and service invoices will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer 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. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

I purchased a split level flat in Oakham, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Oakham with a long lease are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2100

With just 75 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Oakham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Oakham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Simmonds Grant, 4 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Oakham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Oakham specialising in commercial conveyancing in Oakham. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Simmonds Grant, 4 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Oakham ordinarily involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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