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Conveyancing in Old Stratford : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Old Stratford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Old Stratford property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Old Stratford
  • 3 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Old Stratford home moves can be made significantly more protracted because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Old Stratford are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Old Stratford and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 Old Stratford property lawyers work in conjunction with Old Stratford estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Old Stratford since January 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced property, Towcester Road, MK19 6AQ completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £255,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Acquisition

of apartment Pump Place MK19 6DL, at a price of £200,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of apartment Fegans Court MK11 1LS, at purchase price of £221,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Sale

of house residence, Cicero Crescent, MK11 4DB completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £415,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Old Stratford

I am nearing exchange of contracts for my maisonette in Old Stratford and the EA has just e-mailed to advise that the buyers are switching solicitor. The reason given is that the mortgage company will only work with property lawyers on their conveyancing panel. Why would a leading mortgage company only engage with specific lawyers rather the firm that they want to choose to handle their conveyancing in Old Stratford ?

Banks have always had an approved set of law firms they are willing to work with, but in the last few years big names such as Yorkshire Building Society, have considered and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have represented them for many years.

Lenders point to the increase in fraud by way of justification for the reduction – criteria have been narrowed as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. Banks tend not to reveal how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is being contacted daily by practices that have been removed from panels. Plenty of firms do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. Your buyers are not going to have any sway in the decision.

Me and my partner are about to exchange buying a property in Old Stratford but as a consequence of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the vendor of £3k by way of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of amending the contract but UBS are not allowing this. Why were they involved?

Any property lawyer that is on a UBS conveyancing panel is duty bound to advise UBS of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to disclose the reduction to UBS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, UBS and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Old Stratford.

Can your site be used to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Old Stratford even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance if I want to buy a shop in Old Stratford with a mortgage from The Royal Bank of Scotland?

The service is mainly utilised to locate domestic conveyancing solicitors in Old Stratford but we have set out towards the end of this page a selection of Old Stratford commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the solicitors directly to see if they are also authorised to represent The Royal Bank of Scotland

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Old Stratford I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Old Stratford in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.

My company is hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Old Stratford for less than £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Old Stratford, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your details or call so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

My father has suggested that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Old Stratford. Should I use them?

No doubt the ideal way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek referrals from friends or family who have previously instructed the conveyancer you're considering.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Old Stratford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Old Stratford practicing in commercial conveyancing in Old Stratford. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Ray Borley Dunkley Llp, 79 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1AU
  • Green Law Solicitors, 109 Church Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LD
  • Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors Llp, 251 Upper Third Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1DR
  • Dass Legal Solutions (mk) Law Ltd, Norfolk House East, 499 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2AH
  • Heald Solicitors Llp, Ashton House, 471 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2AH

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Old Stratford regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Old Stratford but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Right Choice Conveyancing Ltd, Milton Keynes Business Centre, MK14 6GD
  • Allan Ainsworth & Co, 34 Colesbourne Drive, MK15 9AN

Planning law solicitors in Old Stratford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Old Stratford practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Shoosmiths Llp, Witan Gate House, 500-600 Witan Gate West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1SH
  • Emw Law Llp, Seebeck House, 1 Seebeck Place, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8FR

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

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