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Reasons to use our Ollerton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s conveyancers are based in Ollerton - if so sets of solicitors will be on good working terms
  • 3 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Ollerton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Ollerton solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Ollerton property deals can be made significantly more stressful 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 quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ollerton since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ollerton

My partner’s brother is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I will be offered mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Ollerton?

It’s prudent to obtain two or three conveyancing quotes. Do use our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that prices do contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is true with most professions.

My solicitor has discovered a defect with the lease for the property we are buying in Ollerton. The other side have offered title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our conveyancer says that he must check that the bank is content with this solution. Are we the client or is the bank?

Notwithstanding that you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will meet their provisions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. You and the mortgage company are the client. The appropriate lender specifications have to be complied with.

We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Ollerton who is on the Kent Reliance solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Ollerton.

We're in Ollerton, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is HSBC , and our solicitor is on the HSBC conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the HSBC conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

Me and my brother have a terraced Georgian house in Ollerton. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Platform Home Loans Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. Is it worth asking Platform Home Loans Ltd to clarify?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Ollerton and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Ollerton for my remortgage. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training reasons.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ollerton regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ollerton specialising in commercial conveyancing in Ollerton. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Royce Marshall & Co, Gamston Airport, Gamston, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0QL

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Ollerton?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Ollerton. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a swift, objective and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Ollerton.

Typically, Ollerton conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the solicitor representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to supplemental questions from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (if relevant)

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

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